Planner II

Kamatics Corporation; Lake Forest (CA); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 51.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bal Seal Engineering in Lake Forest, CA, is seeking a Planner II to support manufacturing operations through MRP-driven planning, work-order releases, and inventory control. The role requires ERP experience, strong leadership, and timely communication with Customer Service and production teams.

The position is full-time and on-site, offering opportunities to optimize production flows, monitor shipments, and contribute to Master Scheduling for timely product delivery.

Formación

• Four years in production coordination or material management in a manufacturing environment.
• ERP experience, especially Oracle and E1.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsabilidades

• Determine monthly production requirements using MRP.
• Plan and release work orders to support MRP messages and production.
• Schedule and coordinate flow of work within or between departments.
• Communicate expedites and constraints in daily meetings.
• Maintain orders, inventory, and adjust due dates with Customer Service.
• Match workload and capacity to inventory and resolve discrepancies.
• Contribute to Master Schedule to meet shipping dates.
• Prepare production reports and release work orders.
• Analyze capacity data to determine processes and resources.
• Coordinate with supervisors on progress and changes.
• Prepare outbound letters and monitor shipments.
• Schedule carrier pickups and track outbound shipments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Descripción del empleo

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Planner II

Production Control Full Time Bal Seal Engineering Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2143

Salary Range: $27.00 To $37.00 Hourly

About Bal Seal: Bal Seal Engineering delivers advanced sealing, connecting, and contact solutions that serve medical, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets. Our proprietary spring-energized seals and electric contacts help customers achieve precision, efficiency, and reliability. Employees thrive in a culture that values craftsmanship, technical mastery, and close partnership with customers solving complex challenges.

Job Summary:

This position exists to support all manufacturing operation and requirements through work order and inventory maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes MRP to determine monthly production requirements for critical resources and coordinates as required
• Plan and release work orders to support the MRP messages and production
• Schedules, coordinates, and expedites flow of work within or between departments to ensure a smooth flow of product
• Participate in morning meetings to communicate expedites, upcoming shipments, and any constraints effecting shipments
• Maintains running accounts of orders received, work completed, inventory, and coordinates with Customer Service on changing due dates
• Matches workload, staffing, and equipment capacity to existing inventory and identifies/resolves any major work order discrepancies
• Provides inputs to the Master Schedule to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders Utilizes ERP-based planning tools to determine monthly production requirements for critical resources and advises Inventory Control
• Prepares production reports and maintains work order releases based on customer demand
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements
• Confers with department supervisors to determine progress and communicate Document Change Orders
• Prepares outbound letters and packages for shipments
• Monitors shipments, tracks shipments, and works to resolve delayed and/or late shipments
• Schedules carrier pick-ups and maintains records of all outbound shipments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Some college preferred
• APICS certification preferred
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement practices like Lean or Six Sigma (certification preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum four years’ experience in production coordination or in a material management capacity in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to make informed decisions
• Establish and standardize procedures
• Self-motivated, goal driven, and able to work independently
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Experienced with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, especially Oracle and E1
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Able to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong math aptitude

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for long periods at his/her desk as well as visit employees throughout the building to gather data and clarify information
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and handle documents and products
• The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• The work environment conditions are typical of a manufacturing environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the basic functions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to moderate, however, hearing protection may be required if employee enters high noise areas as a part of their normal job duties.

At Bal Seal Engineering (BSE) we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

BSE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.