Production Planner I

PAC/ LifePort believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Position Overview:

Plans, prepares, controls production schedules and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame by performing the following duties. Coordinates the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain build plans and schedules to meet customer demand and company commitments
• Assist in developing policies and procedures for planning and production control departments
• Assist in investigating root causes for unfavorable trends and report to Supervisor
• Coordinates all functional department inputs for the scheduling of finished goods and intermediate products within the Master Scheduling time horizon
• Able to review customer contracts for information relevant to scheduling constraints.

• Establishes and distributes a work plan for each phase of project

• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, and responsibilities
• Monitors activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule
• Prepare project reports for management, clients or other stakeholders
• Maintains Manufacturing Lead Times (MLT) and Standard Hours
• Ensure Master Planning Schedule (dates, progress, and notes) support the current production delivery schedule.
• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and associated services are provided as needed.
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data 
• Creates and reviews shortage reports for assemblies and test articles
• Communicate priorities for processing workflow through receiving, inspection, stores, or other departments to ensure timely delivery
• Analyze impact of non-conforming materials (MRB) to determine the appropriate action plan and ensure that internal departments follow up as required
• Communicates change in the production schedule to align the Value Stream revenue recognition
• Identify product and build flow improvements to eliminate non-value-added operations
• Assist in providing Make/Buy analysis on manufactured parts
• Create standard production work orders, expense work orders, and rework orders
• Assist with developing routing operations for guidance of production technicians

Competent in all aspects of work responsibilities of Production Control

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal
• Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must be proficient with MS Suite (Project, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proficient with ERP/MRP software

Education, Certifications, and Experience:

• AA/AS degree and/or 2-6 years related experience
• BA/BS degree with 2-5 years related experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Working conditions are normal for that of a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment.
• All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.

Our Competitive Benefits Include:

• PTO – Paid Time off
• Annual performance bonus program
• Wellness program
• Paid company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options
• 401K with employer contribution
• Employer paid basic life & disability coverage
• Employee life assistance program
• Additional voluntary benefits include: LegalShield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital Indemnity and voluntary critical illness.

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