Production Planner

Overview

Job Summary:

The Production Planner applies tasks to fulfill quality plan to orders and assets, assists in creating and revising general quality plans and for specific customers. Assists in corrective and improvement actions.

Responsibilities

• Apply tasks for quality plan to orders and assets
• Create Work Order templates for specific needs (customer, quality, etc.)
• Assign appropriate WO templates to sales orders to ensure proper execution of tasks
• Prioritize Sales Orders for all labs to ensure timely delivery to customers
• Ensure backlog remains at acceptable levels in conjunction with lab managers
• Assign assets to Sales Orders as needed
• Work with Sales in determining Sales Order priorities
• Performs other related duties as assigned, in accordance with business needs and organizational goals.
• Operates company vehicles in compliance with all federal, state, and local traffic laws, including Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; adhere to company driving policies, safety standards, and participate in mandatory random drug and alcohol screening programs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of production planning which is typically gained through A.S, degree in related discipline, and one-year experience in a calibration and planner role; or High School graduate with four years equivalent technical work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to apply knowledge of calibration, electronic test equipment, process controls in daily activity
• Ability to add value to improvement actions, identify process risk, and suggest mitigating actions.
• Ability to safely handle and move equipment up to 25 pounds, with vision adequate to perform inspections of equipment, read and write in English, use MS Outlook, MS Office, and MS Word in daily activity, and access and effectively use the company ERP.
• AS 2-year degree required
• 4-years technical experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

All positions will require, to some degree, the physical abilities described below to perform the essential functions of the job in a warehouse

• Work the expected hours, consistently arrive at work at the agreed time and follow Company rules and guidelines regarding breaks and meal periods. Full time is typically considered to be 40 hours per week
• Communicate effectively both orally as well as written. Ability to be understood in face-to-face communication, in person or remote, to speak with level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
• Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors. Prolonged periods of standing and working at a computer. Work in a low to moderate noise environment with frequent deadline pressures.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds and be able to move equipment with help up to 150 pounds.
• Be able to read documents. Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolong periods, prepare, or inspect documents and operate office equipment.
• Ability to hear average or typical conversations and receive ordinary information. Communicate effectively via phone

Travel Requirements: This position may require travel to our corporate offices or other facilities if needed.

Salary Range: $72,000 to $80,000 

EEO Statement:

Electro Rent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a federal contractor, Electro Rent also complies with applicable laws regarding affirmative action and veterans' employment. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document may be subject to change as business needs evolve. Electro Rent reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Salary : $72,000 - $80,000