Specialist, Production Planning (Rochester NY)

L3HHCM20•Town of Gates, NY

22d•$59,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors the complete production cycle to meet program requirements. Works with engineering, program, quality and operations staff to ensure schedule details are accurate. Advises management of the status of work in progress, coordinating with manufacturing, quality, and engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain US Government security clearance

Nice To Haves

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of tools and project scheduling/resource planning software
Experience in the Aerospace or DOD industry
Demonstrated experience as a driven individual that will follow through to close on schedule requirements through effective negotiation
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
2+ years directly related experience in production planning, scheduling, or project management
Analytical ability for capacity calculation/planning
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain master production schedules using Microsoft Project
Ensure schedule data is updated in a timely fashion, including dates, resources and work centers.
Determine the effects of changes to schedules and work with Operations to re-plan where required
Promote smooth communication between departments by conducting cross-functional status meetings
Ensure the master production schedule is aligned with the integrated master schedule
Prepare and distribute status reports
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives