Production Planner

Axillon Aerospace•Rockmart, GA

About The Position

The Production Planner is accountable for the development and execution of all oa a designated part of the Site’s long-term Master Supply Plan (0-18 months) medium term Marster Production Schedule (0-13) weeks and short-term Production Schedule (0-2 weeks daily and shift level build plan). Will be operationally accountable for delivering improving business and operational performance including Customer Delivery, Inventory Optimization and Productivity. Ensures there is cross-functional involvement and alignment with all the stakeholders. Interprets sales orders, develops and maintains production schedules, calculates material requirements using MRP system and manually, releases manufacturing orders. Works from engineering drawings and system data to create material demand, production schedules and incorporate engineering change notices. Active management of job orders (release to close) to maintain standard work in process (SWIP) to facilitate flow through all process steps at takt time. Responsible for evaluating the demand planning monthly output from Sales Inventory Operations Planning (SIOP) process by analyzing material availability, machine/equipment/process capacity and manpower requirements. Resolves problems associated with inventories, procurement, scheduling, work-in-process and shipments to ensure on-time delivery. Schedules and chairs meetings. Coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering. Responsible for ERP data input and integrity: (BOM’s, cycle times, lead times, batch size) Update and maintain router revisions of production documentation. Works with leadership to develop new and/or improved information system applications and department procedures to reconcile demand. Attends DLA meetings and participates as assigned. Prepares status reports as required. Coordinates project closeouts as assigned. Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of experience with material and production planning information systems in a manufacturing environment (ERP/MRP)
Knowledge of manufacturing processes required
Critical analysis of data integrity
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Team building Skills
Conflict management skills
Decision making skills
Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
Ability to research and analyze data effectively
Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to influence stakeholders
Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
Strong prioritization skills
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

Nice To Haves

Experience working in aerospace environment preferred
Knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing business systems preferred

Responsibilities

Development and execution of Site’s long-term Master Supply Plan (0-18 months)
Development and execution of medium term Marster Production Schedule (0-13) weeks
Development and execution of short-term Production Schedule (0-2 weeks daily and shift level build plan)
Delivering improving business and operational performance including Customer Delivery, Inventory Optimization and Productivity
Ensuring cross-functional involvement and alignment with all the stakeholders
Interpreting sales orders
Developing and maintaining production schedules
Calculating material requirements using MRP system and manually
Releasing manufacturing orders
Creating material demand, production schedules and incorporate engineering change notices
Active management of job orders (release to close) to maintain standard work in process (SWIP) to facilitate flow through all process steps at takt time
Evaluating the demand planning monthly output from Sales Inventory Operations Planning (SIOP) process by analyzing material availability, machine/equipment/process capacity and manpower requirements
Resolving problems associated with inventories, procurement, scheduling, work-in-process and shipments to ensure on-time delivery
Scheduling and chairs meetings
Coordinating the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering
Responsible for ERP data input and integrity: (BOM’s, cycle times, lead times, batch size)
Updating and maintaining router revisions of production documentation
Working with leadership to develop new and/or improved information system applications and department procedures to reconcile demand
Attending DLA meetings and participates as assigned
Preparing status reports as required
Coordinating project closeouts as assigned
Additional duties as assigned