Program Coordinator/Planner I

LIFEPORT LLC•Woodland, WA

11d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, prepares, controls production schedules and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame. Located in Woodland, WA, LifePort is the leading manufacturer of medical transportation and interior products as well as ballistic armor protection systems for fixed and rotary wing aircraft. From large multi-aircraft projects to small custom projects, LifePort supplies the industry’s largest aerospace OEMs and end users with the finest aviation solutions today.

Requirements

Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required
Excellent communication both written and verbal
Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Must be proficient with MS Suite (Project, Word, Excel, Outlook)
Proficient with ERP/MRP software
AA/AS degree and/or 6-9+ years related experience
BA/BS degree with 3-6+ years related experience
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.14 is required.

Responsibilities

Coordinates all functional department inputs for the scheduling of finished goods and intermediate products within the Master Scheduling time horizon
Able to review customer contracts for information relevant to scheduling constraints.
Establishes and distributes work plan for each phase of project
Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, and responsibilities
Monitors activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule
Prepares project reports for management, client or other stakeholders
Represents organization as a prime contact on assigned projects
Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
Partners with Production and Purchasing to maintain Manufacturing Lead Times (MLT), Standard Hours, and Purchasing Lead Times (PLT).
Leads project kick-off meetings to align all functional groups with the released sales order in an effort to identify additional risks.
Coordinate with Production Control and Stores to direct the timely release of work orders (WO) and the delivery of kits to the shop floor to align with WO start times.
Ensure Master Planning Schedule (dates, progress, and notes) support the current production delivery schedule.
Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and associated services are provided as needed.
Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data
Creates and reviews shortage reports for outstanding Purchase Orders, delivery dates are confirmed (to include any out-plant processes) expected deliveries meet WO start dates and all purchased/manufactured items are accounted for.
Communicate priorities for processing workflow through receiving, inspection, stores, or other departments to ensure timely delivery
Analyze impact of non-conforming materials (MRB) to determine the appropriate action plan and ensure that internal departments follow up as required
Communicates change in the production schedule to align the Value Stream revenue recognition
Identify product and build flow improvements to eliminate non-value added operations
Responsible for ensuring that the master plan for procurement of raw materials and production of finished goods and intermediates (sub-assemblies) is adhered to in alignment with established supply/demand plans and customer service levels
Provides Make/Buy analysis on manufactured parts
Competent in all aspects of work responsibilities of Production Control
Ability to create Bills of Material, modifies Item Cards and process ECO changes as required
Create standard production work orders
Develop routing operations for guidance of production technicians