Production planner

IMI Process AutomationLake Forest, CA
$71,000 - $87,000Onsite

About The Position

Plans, analyzes, and executes production schedules for manufacture of industrial or commercial products by performing, but not limited to, the duties outlined below. The company is a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions in fluid and motion control applications, focusing on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science, and Transport. They partner with customers to solve problems and prepare for future challenges, embracing innovation and aiming for outcomes that benefit business, everyday life, and the world. Their approach involves collaboration, listening closely, thinking differently, and fostering diverse minds to innovate, working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable, and more productive.

Requirements

  • 2-4 years of production control and/or master scheduling experience.
  • A thorough knowledge of MRP/ERP principles.
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

  • APICS certification a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

  • Interpret production requirements/information, create and manage the execution of the production plan to maximize on-time completion of scheduled requirements.
  • Analyze current production plans and future scheduling of manufacturing operations to best support machine schedules and OEM parts orders.
  • Advise project management of problems that may interfere with schedule commitments and assist in devising corrective actions.
  • Review and respond to ERP (MRP/PRP) generated order action and exception messages.
  • Continually emphasize process improvements to enhance material flow, throughput, and on time delivery performance.
  • Reschedule production orders where necessary to maintain shop floor sequencing and priority based on available workload and the master production schedule.
  • Maintain adequate workload to responsible workstations.
  • Re-route future operations and/or recommend the release of future requirements.
  • Accurately report the status of subject orders at all meetings pertaining to production control to help identify problems, give projected completion dates, and establish shop priorities.
  • Release work orders.
  • Update jobs in WIP that have engineer order changes.
  • Identify and resolve material shortages or schedule conflicts.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by manager.

Benefits

  • Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
  • Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
  • 14-week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
  • 4-week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
  • Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
  • PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
  • Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
  • Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
  • In many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy
  • Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
  • Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
  • Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
  • Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
  • Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%
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