Planner

Hartzell-Engine-Technologies-LLC; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartzell Engine Tech (HET) is a leading OEM supplier in aerospace, providing engine accessories and heating solutions for today’s aircraft systems. The Process Planner schedules, coordinates and expedites work and materials across departments to meet the production schedule and customer expectations.

Ideal candidates will have a college degree or equivalent, at least one year in manufacturing, and experience with MRP/ERP systems, plus strong MS Office skills and excellent communication and

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• One year of MRP system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials.
• Review production work orders and communicate progress and lead times.
• Coordinate material flow to support the production schedule.
• Resolve production issues with supervision and other teams.
• Prepare status reports on production progress and inventory.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Education

College degree or equivalent

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

MRP system

ERP system

Job description

Description

Signia Aerospace is built on decades of proven performance and partnership in the aircraft systems industry. The proven brands that operate under the Signia Aerospace ecosystem lead the field in thermal management and mission-specific equipment. They are the brands of choice for pilots, maintenance directors, ground crews, and supply chain professionals worldwide, in commercial, private, and military applications. Our depth of expertise and unique pool of resources allows us to act as an integrated, nimble partner in the design, manufacture, delivery, and service of highly specialized aircraft systems and components.

Hartzell Engine Tech (HET) is a leading OEM supplier and aerospace technology company that includes branded components from Janitrol Aero, Plane-Power, Aeroforce Turbocharger Systems, Sky-Tec, Fuelcraft and PowerUP, providing engine accessories and heating solutions that meet the demanding challenges of today’s aircraft systems

Our Culture

We are a team that prides ourselves on a culture that supports shared values of empowerment, accountability, drive, integrity, and respect. Our team shares a deep commitment to safety and collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, 401(K) plans with employer match, company provided Growth Participation Units (GPU) and so much more.

Our GPU benefit is unique to the industry and encourages all employees to think like owners and receive future financial reward for contributions to business growth. Join our team to be part of a culture that encourages growth and development and celebrates our success.

Key Responsibilities

The Process Planner schedules, coordinates and expedites the flow of work and materials within or between assigned departments. Duties include but are not limited to scheduling, reviewing, and distributing production work order packets, conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion date, coordinating and expediting material to support the production schedule, communicating lead times and production completion updates to customer service in support of customer inquiries, and resolving production issues collaboratively with production supervision.

Key Deliverables of Position

• Ensure daily production requirements are achieved to meet customer expectations.
• Analyze and prepare documents needed for production.
• Data analysis and decision making to support raw material supply and finished goods demand.
• Creates production schedule and prioritizes job-orders for production optimization.
• Maintains the production schedule and other reports as required.
• Follow-up as required with all teams to expedite flow of materials and documents to meet production schedule and customer expectation.
• Complete status reports for production progress, work in process, and raw material inventory.
• Interacts with shop floor management daily to resolve issues regarding manufacturing efficiencies or additional information as requested from Manufacturing, Customer Service and Accounting.

May be asked to perform other duties at a lower level or higher level of proficiency

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• College Degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED Required
• One-year experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• One year of MRP system experience preferred.

Required Technical Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite

Preferred Technical Competencies

• Understanding of ERP system
• Working knowledge Microsoft Office products; Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines.
• Good customer service/phone skills and flexibility for handling a wide range of activities.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.
• Demonstrate personal time management skills.

Behavioral Competencies – Demonstrates behaviors consistent with our values.

• 1) Thinks and acts like an owner.
  • Use company resources wisely & cost-effectively.
  • Shows pride in the organization and a commitment to its long-term success.
  • Takes full responsibility for their actions.
  • Holds self to high standards of performance and integrity.
• 2) Demonstrates high integrity.
  • Consistently acts with honestly, transparency and high ethics.
  • Makes decisions based on what is morally right.
  • Owns their actions and holds self-accountable.
• 3) Puts team above self; in it together.
  • Prioritizes team and company over personal gain.
  • Collaborates with team members within the department and across all functions.
  • Contributes to a positive, inclusive work environment.
• 4) Innovates and improves.
  • Actively supports or initiates continuous improvement efforts.
  • Shares ideas and suggests solutions that enhance team or business performance.
  • Stay open to feedback and embraces changes.
  • Demonstrates a bias towards action.
• 5) Honors commitments
  • Consistently follows through on project timelines, meeting and deliverables.
  • Takes ownership for responsibilities and delivers results.
  • Makes and holds commitment.
  • Communicates proactively when challenges arise and adjusts plans to stay on track.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability/E-Verify