Planner III

Frontgrade; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planner III to ensure efficient production scheduling and execution. This role involves creating and monitoring production schedules, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing data-driven insights to optimize operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production planning, a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and at least five years of relevant experience. Join a workplace that values innovation and offers competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and generous paid leave. If you're ready to contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching

Career Opportunity and Growth

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Generous PTO

8 Weeks Paid Family Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production planning or related field.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and adjust production schedules based on demand.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to prioritize tasks.
• Lead planning meetings and provide production insights.

Skills

Production Scheduling

Data Analysis

ERP/MRP Systems

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Master's Degree

Tools

ERP Software

Job description

For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe.

We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions.

Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!

Why Work For Us

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
• Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (8 regular and 3 floating)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

*Profit Sharing Plan applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees.

Overview

The Planner III is responsible for ensuring the timely execution of production activities on the shop floor by creating, monitoring, and adjusting the production schedule in line with demand and capacity constraints.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive work order creations for new sales orders
• Review MPS dates and Active WIP report
• Coordinate the schedule, plan and release of kits to production floor
• Provide data-driven insights during production and operations planning meetings
• Lead and/or support scheduled planning meetings
• Perform critical ERP/MRP transactions
• Provide the latest production status for responsible programs
• Work with cross functional teams including Production, Quality, Programs, and Purchasing to prioritize deliverables based on customer need dates, DPAS ratings, etc.
• Communicate and coordinate upcoming work center loads with Production Supervisors and Manager
• Support program execution; support ad-hoc tasks if required

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Business Administration (Bachelor's degree) or Related Field of Study (Bachelor's degree)
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline.
  • (9) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
  • (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.
• Pay Range: $81,364 - $101,705 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail].

If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your application and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter or to join our Talent Community Connect Portal - Connect (icims.com).