Production Planner

Sensia•Pittsburgh, PA

17h

About The Position

About Sensia We bring together the best of the best : the pioneering process automation, real-time control and IoT technologies of Rockwell Automation, combined with the unmatched measurement and instrument, software and analytics capabilities of Schlumberger. Sensia is further strengthened by the oil and gas domain expertise and artificial lift experience shared by Rockwell Automation and Schlumberger. The result is Sensia – the leading automation specialist in oil and gas production, transportation and processing with a team of more than 1,000 experts serving customers globally in more than 80 countries. As the first fully integrated oilfield automation solutions provider, Sensia makes the production, transportation and processing of oil and gas simpler, safer, more secure, more productive and better understood from end to end. Now every oil and gas company can experience the advantages of industrial-scale digitalization and seamless automation, enabling each asset to operate more productively and more profitably. We are also looking for the best of the best to join our team. If you have top-tier talent with a collaborative mindset, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to generate innovative, out-of-the-box solutions. We would love to have you join our team! Job Description The Planner is responsible to implement, monitor, measure and report production schedules to assure that matched sets of materials and capacities are available to meet the needs of customers and that production schedules are met. This includes management of all planning and production execution data including the creation of work orders, identification and management of priorities, capacity constraints, production monitoring, etc. Relationships: Direct Supervisor: Purchasing and Planning Supervisor Leadership Responsibilities: Create and maintain a professional environment Demonstrate and promote teamwork Cross train where possible Motivate and mentor peers Monitor the staffing requirements to manage production demands. Provide feedback to Product Line management. Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Implements an effective and appropriate capacity management and production monitoring system. Maintains all MRP planning and scheduling parameters for all "make" items. Analyzes planned order reports and provides timely release of production work orders specified by the Production Plan. Implementing revision changes as necessary. Interfaces with production teams and procurement specialists to prioritize the most critical items. Identifies and brings to resolution any production demand/supply imbalances in both volume and mix. Provides daily guidance and information to the product line team regarding status of production schedules. Prepares and communicates shortage and backlog reports and provides visibility of other potential interruptions to the Planning Manager, Materials Manager or Manufacturing Manager. Monitors production progress against scheduling needs and intervenes as necessary to bring deliveries back into compliance with production schedules. Identifies and reports opportunities and implements actions continually to reduce waste shorten lead times, reduce costs, etc. Reports all scheduling, capacity, and production tracking data, statistics and metrics as defined by the Master Schedule policy. This will include confirming and reporting labor hours for the shop. Assists finance as needed to understand job costs and/or variances. Assists in processing and expediting Customer RMAs and supplier non-conformances. Ensures the safety of employees by following and enforcing safety policies and procedures. Supports facility, equipment and process improvements and 6S initiatives. Employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to, or in lieu of those described above, according to the needs of the location or Company. Previous Experience, Skills, and Competencies: Education: Bachelor’s degree in a supply chain functional domain, or equivalent or equivalent experience. Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory management, planning, purchasing, logistics and warehouse operations. Familiar with the use of Warehouse Management System applications and reporting tools. An ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels of the organization with operations, finance, and supply chain. Understands the financial impact of inventory transactions. Able to lead by example in rigorously applying company standards and procedures. Excellent Manufacturing processes knowledge. Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities. Advanced level understanding of ERP software systems. Preferably SAP. Commitment to continuous improvement and comfortable performing in an evolving work environment. Organizational Compliance: Complies with applicable company policies', including Personnel, Quality System and Health, Safety and Environment standards and procedures. Remain current with required safety training & ensure employees are adhering to safety expectations (including but not limited to drug and alcohol training, emergency response, fire, first aid, health and hygiene, PPE, risk reporting, IT security, hazardous materials). Ability to demonstrate principled leadership with sound business ethics and consistency with principles, values, and behavior. Key Competencies: Accountability Discipline Initiative Cooperation Communication Ambition Assertiveness Teamwork Organizational Skills Leadership Coaching Other: Due to the nature of the work and associated U.S. Department of Defense requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens only.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a supply chain functional domain, or equivalent or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory management, planning, purchasing, logistics and warehouse operations.
Familiar with the use of Warehouse Management System applications and reporting tools.
An ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels of the organization with operations, finance, and supply chain.
Understands the financial impact of inventory transactions.
Able to lead by example in rigorously applying company standards and procedures.
Excellent Manufacturing processes knowledge.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
Advanced level understanding of ERP software systems.
Commitment to continuous improvement and comfortable performing in an evolving work environment.
Complies with applicable company policies', including Personnel, Quality System and Health, Safety and Environment standards and procedures.
Remain current with required safety training & ensure employees are adhering to safety expectations (including but not limited to drug and alcohol training, emergency response, fire, first aid, health and hygiene, PPE, risk reporting, IT security, hazardous materials).
Ability to demonstrate principled leadership with sound business ethics and consistency with principles, values, and behavior.
Due to the nature of the work and associated U.S. Department of Defense requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens only.

Nice To Haves

Preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

Implements an effective and appropriate capacity management and production monitoring system.
Maintains all MRP planning and scheduling parameters for all "make" items.
Analyzes planned order reports and provides timely release of production work orders specified by the Production Plan.
Interfaces with production teams and procurement specialists to prioritize the most critical items.
Identifies and brings to resolution any production demand/supply imbalances in both volume and mix.
Provides daily guidance and information to the product line team regarding status of production schedules.
Prepares and communicates shortage and backlog reports and provides visibility of other potential interruptions to the Planning Manager, Materials Manager or Manufacturing Manager.
Monitors production progress against scheduling needs and intervenes as necessary to bring deliveries back into compliance with production schedules.
Identifies and reports opportunities and implements actions continually to reduce waste shorten lead times, reduce costs, etc.
Reports all scheduling, capacity, and production tracking data, statistics and metrics as defined by the Master Schedule policy.
Assists finance as needed to understand job costs and/or variances.
Assists in processing and expediting Customer RMAs and supplier non-conformances.
Ensures the safety of employees by following and enforcing safety policies and procedures.
Supports facility, equipment and process improvements and 6S initiatives.