Impactful Production Planner - Lean, ERP & SIOP

Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Reynolds, a Teledyne Defense Electronics unit, seeks a production planning professional for siting in Torrance, CA. The role focuses on master scheduling, planning, and coordinating production activities to meet site revenue goals.

Responsibilities include ERP data handling, work-in-process tracking, and developing procedures while leading a team. A strong background in Lean/Kaizen and SIOP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen.
• Knowledge of the ERP system.
• Knowledge of XA preferred.
• Experience in MS Excel and other Microsoft software packages.
• Knowledge of Sales Inventory and Operation Planning (SIOP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, executes, and monitors the company's production control activities including but not limited to: master scheduling, production planning/coordination, shop scheduling and dispatching, material requirements, planning systems, work-in-process tracking, material and labor variance controls, and manufacturing performance reporting.
• Utilizes planning tools, processes, and collaboration with other functions to meeting site revenue expectations.
• Approves quantities, schedules and parts lists provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, as well as receipt and issuance of production material requirements.
• Responsible for planning, reviewing, and developing production procedures and personnel.
• Accountable for ERP system input parameters and actioning the ERP system outputs (signals, exception messages, etc.).
• Maintains reports to reflect scheduling, methods, support performance and process procedures.
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen/6 Sigma

MS Excel

SIOP

ERP systems

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP system

XA

Job description

Teledyne Reynolds, a Teledyne Defense Electronics unit, seeks a production planning professional for siting in Torrance, CA. The role focuses on master scheduling, planning, and coordinating production activities to meet site revenue goals.

Responsibilities include ERP data handling, work-in-process tracking, and developing procedures while leading a team. A strong background in Lean/Kaizen and SIOP is preferred.