Senior Production Planner

Stellant Systems•Melville, NY

1d•$95,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Production Planner plans and determines efficient methods for achieving program objectives within technical capabilities. The role uses MRP to create manufacturing order schedules and purchase requisitions, tracks materials, and coordinates production activities to support on-time delivery of equipment to customers. It also maintains records on material inventory and production status, coordinates material movement, and communicates schedule status and delivery risks across teams. This position is based 100% onsite in Melville, New York, with a stated salary range of $95,000–$125,000 per year. Applicants must meet U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under ITAR.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business with at least 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience; equivalent work experience is also referenced.
At least 6 years of Planning or Production Control experience in an electronic or electro-mechanical manufacturing facility.
RF experience.
At least 6 years of ERP/MRP experience.
Strong knowledge of work schedules, bills of material, and receiving reports.
Familiarity with tools, equipment, and nomenclature of parts and components used in electro-mechanical manufacturing.
Proficiency with Costpoint, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by ITAR.

Responsibilities

Plan and determine the most efficient method of achieving program objectives within technical capabilities.
Create manufacturing order schedules and purchase requisitions for assigned projects using MRP.
Track and monitor purchased material for assigned projects.
Identify critical parts and critical-path assemblies relative to scheduled delivery dates.
Execute plans and control programs through manufacturing and test to ensure timely delivery of equipment to customers.
Perform complex expediting and record-keeping functions, maintaining current information on the location and progress of manufactured parts and assemblies.
Release kits to the production floor with appropriate travelers, operation sheets, and documentation.
Host program schedule-status meetings with Project Management, Production, Test, and Quality.
Report and resolve problems or difficulties that could affect on-time job delivery.
Arrange in-plant transfers of materials to meet production schedules.
Compile and maintain manual or computerized records, including material inventory, in-process production reports, and material status and location.
Move or transport material from one department to another.