Associate Planner III

Role and Responsibilities

Develop and manage detailed production plans aligned with program and delivery schedules
Coordinate capacity planning and load balancing to optimize production flow and minimize bottlenecks
Devise and augment spreadsheets to enhance planning’s ability to proactively communicate information with a sense of urgency
Responsible for scheduling, and monitoring the movement of material through the production facility
Ensure timely availability of materials, by working closely with procurement, stockroom, and production teams
Monitor and resolve material shortages, lead time issues, and capacity constraints
Create, release, and maintain work orders with accurate routings, BOMS, and due dates
Track work order progress and investigate discrepancies
Ensure timely and accurate closure of work orders, verifying that all labor and material requirements are complete
Participate in program meetings and provide planning input to support new product introductions, engineering changes, or rework plans
Support and promote Lean Manufacturing initiatives
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance planning accuracy, reduce waste, and increase efficiency
Proactively identify schedule risks and develop recovery plans to mitigate delays and support on-time delivery
Escalate critical issues and work collaboratively to develop contingency plans

Required skills 

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Moderate spreadsheet and numerical analysis skills
Ability to exercise tact and good interpersonal skills
Time management skills
Analytical skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to be proactive with a sense of urgency
Ability to read, understand and communicate technical documentation
Be a self-starter, a highly motivated person able to work in a fast-paced environment that is continually changing
Experience coordinating many small projects/activities at one time
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
Minimum of 2 years of planning or scheduling experience or equivalent experience with product knowledge in a manufacturing environment

Pay Range: $26.00 - $30.00

Salary : $26 - $30