Production Planner

Job Title: Planner/Scheduler I

Location: Van Nuys, CA

Zip Code: 91406

Duration: 6 Months

Pay Rate: $26-30/hour

Keyword's: #VanNuysjobs; #Schedulerjobs.

Start Date: Immediate

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary: Plans and prepares production materials, travelers, and work orders. Evaluates shortages and notifies of any potential problem if required.

Duties:

* On a daily basis reviews material availability in ERP/MRP system to plan actions in support of production releases to MPS schedule;

* Responsible for reviewing requirement for production"s master schedule (12wks out) and reviewing current forecast for corresponding items;

* Plans, prepares, issues, and controls production orders and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials and production orders to meet production requirements; Reviews shortages in existing backlogs and advises management when on-time order delivery is in jeopardy;

* Confirms and releases work orders including verification of material availability and reissuance of materials based on unexpected yield variances;

* Prepares and issues production paperwork ,revises and reschedules shop orders in LN when necessary;

* Works with Production supervisor on a daily basis to monitor status and scheduling in order to obtain on-time delivery of products;

* Coordinate with production any changes to schedules; Directs or instructs expeditor of products that are required to be sent to finished goods shipment or required follow up for any products;

* Reviews procured items and releases expedite request to purchasing if material is required urgently;

* Coordinates sub-contracted orders and creates all required paperwork;

* Requests physical counts of raw material and work in process (WIP) inventory, identifying and solving inventory variances;

* Works with all teams involve ensuring timely assessment of failed product in incoming Inspection or Production inspection and addresses any planning related issues;

* Works with department personnel including Material Handlers, production and buyers resolving material availability issues as they arise;

* Works with warehouse in order to expedite release of items into the production floor;

* Reviews and takes any actions requested from MRB findings and squawks;

* Works with Development Planning group in order to support any required actions related to new Engineering Drawings or any Design Changes;

* Inputs data into various systems and creates/prepares reports for production planning or customer meetings.

Experience: 1-3 years experience in production planning are required.

● Entry level job with little or no prior relevant work experience

● Acquires basic skills to perform routine tasks

● Work is prescribed and completed with little autonomy

● Works with either close supervision or under clearly defined procedures

Education: College degree is preferred (Preferably a degree in Supply Chain management or related field) or comparable experience).

Other Skills:Windows Operating system and Windows Office proficiency is required; Knowledge in Drawing Applications and understanding of drawings is required. Solid understanding of Production Planning and Production Scheduling best practices and principles is required.