Production Planner

Trust Automation•San Luis Obispo, CA

29d•$91,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner role will perform manufacturing planning and scheduling duties in support of business operations. This position is responsible for managing material requirements, capacity planning, and manufacturing throughput in accordance with AS9100 standards, TA policies and procedures, and industry best practices.

Requirements

Cross-functional knowledge of configuration management, document control, and manufacturing.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; be able to prioritize tasks and effectively communicate priorities.
Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task.
Problem solving/critical thinking as well as data analytics skills.
High level of personal accountability.
Professional written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both as an individual with minimal supervision or in a team environment.
Experience working with ERP systems, work order documentation, routings, etc.
Effective use of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and communicate the daily production schedule across a broad range of products and customer requirements.
Create a rolling master production plan for designated customers and products.
Work closely with procurement team to ensure material requirements are met.
Work with manufacturing leadership to develop, implement, and optimize product line operations.
Communicate with manufacturing team in a proactive manner regarding capacity and shift loading to efficiently meet production and sales requirements.
Oversee production orders’ planned schedule until released to floor; communicates exceptions and risks accordingly.
Maintain MRP system integrity to drive material and production schedules real-time.
Key stakeholder in MRP development, including definition of workflow processes, report development, etc.
Work closely with configuration management to plan and implement approved configuration changes and effectively communicate to stakeholders, as required.
Work closely with materials department leadership to make recommendations or adapt to forecast changes/adjustments.
Provide meaningful reporting and analysis of Key Performance Indicators as required.