Production Planner II

Elbit America • Talladega, AL

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About The Position

The Production Planner II will be responsible for all materials planning for assigned products and/or manufacturing cells to meet the guidelines established by the Master Schedule. Purchase a wide variety of nonstandard, specialized and custom equipment and materials requiring knowledge of electronic and/or mechanical product specifications and sources of supply. Negotiate and award purchase orders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years’ experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing electronic components.
• Experienced in a production order process.
• Experience in a warehouse business environment.
• Analytical aptitude.
• Good inter-personal skills.
• Ability to use software application as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on aging of Production Orders in WIP.
• Monitor and report shortage quantities affecting WIP and Production Order Release.
• Monitor and report SRU and LRU on time completions.
• On-time review of Planned Orders due for release.
• On-time release of production orders not held up due to shortages.
• Support daily shortage and other manufacturing coordination meetings.
• Monitor second issues of material to WIP.
• Ensure paperwork accuracy of Production Orders prior to release for kitting activity.
• Maintenance of open Production Orders as required.
• Monitor MRP signals for manufactured items and ensure prompt action.
• Support periodic WIP floor audits, including reconciliation.
• Support Warehouse 41 inventory accuracy counts, including reconciliation.
• Participate in Process Improvement activities.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Action all messages generated by MRP, including release of Production Orders, Reschedule and Cancellation.
• Maintenance of Production Orders, including red-lining.
• Manually firm-plan Planned Production Orders, as needed, to level load floor capacity.
• Maintain item ordering and planning data.
• Send material in kit of piece fashion outside of ESA Fort Worth to support Outside Production Orders.
• Prioritize receipts of material needed to meet MRP schedules.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees