Associate Production Planner

JOB TITLE: Associate Production Planner

DEPARTMENT: Production

REPORTING TO: Production Planning - Master Scheduler

ABOUT LIBRA INDUSTRIES:

Libra Industries is a full-service Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider with decades of experience delivering high-reliability electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical assemblies for customers in aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, and industrial markets. With facilities in Texas, Ohio, and Mexico, we serve a diverse customer base that depends on us for precision, quality, and on-time delivery. At Libra, we build more than products — we build long-term partnerships. Our team members work in a collaborative, technically challenging environment where attention to detail matters and individual contributions have a direct impact on customer success.

PRIMARY FUNCTION OF POSITION:

The Production Planner Assistant manages the flow of jobs on the production floor and helps resolve issues affecting jobs in process. This role updates reports using the MRP system, tracks shipments on the production floor, and provides status updates to internal customers.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Interface with Production/Manufacturing, Planning, Purchasing, Program Management, and Engineering to align build strategy and ensure tactical execution.
• Resolve problems or conflicts that may prevent achieving customer-requested delivery dates.
• Ensure all aspects of shop orders are fully planned and orders are released to the floor on time; support shop floor planning and execution.
• Support the Planner with sizing and scheduling new orders.
• As assigned by the Planner, review scheduling and rescheduling requests for existing orders, analyzing the bill of materials and production requirements to determine Libra’s ability to meet the requested delivery date.
• Maintain capacity resources in shop floor control to drive accurate demand planning and scheduling. Work closely with Human Resources and the Master Scheduler to keep systems updated weekly to reflect actual manned equipment capacity.
• Assist Planning and others in keeping shop order start and due dates synchronized for optimal planning and order execution.
• Work with Production Supervisors and support the Production Manager with priority, capacity, and resource management.
• Maintain the shop floor tracking system for shop orders and kit management, and collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure a steady, timely flow of kits to the shop floor.
• Proactively monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) established by Manufacturing Management; track daily performance and provide feedback to drive improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other related business tools.
• Strong communication skills.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Experience in a production environment involving material planning, production planning, and/or master scheduling, including analysis within an MRP-based system.
• Proficiency with an MRP-based system, including data entry, interpreting data, and understanding basic operations and interdependencies.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean practices.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to walk the shop floor and lift up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position works in both office and shop floor environments.
• In the shop, employees are exposed to moving mechanical parts, machines, and material handling vehicles. PPE is required in shop areas.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Libra Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.