Production Material Planner

Intermountain Electronics; Price (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Paid Holidays (10)

Medical and Dental Plans

401K- Company match up to 6%

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Intermountain Electronics is seeking a Production Material Planner for the Price, Utah facility. This role reports to the Final Assembly Supervisor and runs on the dayshift, requiring close collaboration with material handlers to ensure timely delivery of components to the production floor.

The position emphasizes material planning, staging, and efficient warehouse-to-line handoffs. Candidates should have forklift certification, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work 40 hours with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent; or at least two years of shipping and receiving experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production floor is stocked with required materials and properly staged.
• Coordinate with Material Handlers to deliver materials from warehouse to production.
• Maintain accurate inventory and assist with 5S and organization on the floor.
• Support job kitting, including job-cart materials and Ship Loose items.
• Identify and resolve material shortages or discrepancies before they impact production.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication

Attention to detail

Math skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years shipping/receiving experience

Tools

EPICOR

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Production Material Planner

Description

Intermountain Electronics (IE) delivers dependable and effective critical power and process infrastructure and mission critical systems to virtually every industrial sector in North America. We provide custom-engineered, packaged equipment to industrial markets. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, automating and testing power distribution equipment for OEM, mission critical, oil and gas and mining industries.

Reporting directly to the Final Assembly Supervisor we are currently seeking a Production Material Planner for our Dayshift to be based at our Price Facility.

Why you'll love working at IE.

You will love the challenging, interesting and varied work, and endless opportunities, but most importantly you will love working with a team of fun loving, driven, and generous go getters that take deep personal pride in being part of a family that is building the infrastructure that powers the world. To learn more about our company and our cutting-edge products, visit ie-corp.com

Job Description

Job Title: Production Material Planner

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid Holidays (10)
• Medical and Dental Plans
• Teladoc 24/7/365 Access to U.S. Board Certified doctors
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Vision, Life, STD & LTD Insurance
• 401K- Company match up to 6% of base salary.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with available company match up to $2000 based on family size.
• Paid Parental Leave

Position Summary

The Production Material Planner is responsible to ensure the production floor has all materials required for production, readily available and staged for production. The position needs to work closely with the material handler(s) to deliver goods from the warehouse to the production floor in a timely manner.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 6am - 3:30pm. Every other Friday off. Must be able to work a 40-hour work week and additional time as required.

Essential Functions - Other Duties May Be Assigned.

Job Kitting and Material Delivery Scheduling

• Work closely with Production Supervisors and Leads to ensure each production cell is sufficiently stocked with the materials needed to maintain an efficient production flow.
• Review upcoming production schedules and proactively stage and deliver required materials, including insulation, siding kits, tube frames, conduit, strut, cable tray, rolling carts, and other job-specific materials.
• Maintain Point-of-Use areas by keeping materials stocked, clean, and organized. Communicate low inventory levels and upcoming material needs with Material Handlers.
• Coordinate with Material Handlers to ensure materials are delivered from the warehouse to production in a timely manner while maintaining accurate inventory tracking.
• Support job kitting activities, including job-cart materials and "Ship Loose" items, ensuring materials are accounted for, organized, and properly stored.
• Identify and resolve material shortages, discrepancies, or other anomalies before they impact production. Work with Leads and Material Handlers to resolve issues and provide regular status updates to the Supervisor.
• Support inventory control by properly handling damaged, used, or salvageable materials and coordinating with Material Handlers to return usable material to inventory or scrap material when appropriate.
• Assist production teams with material organization and 5S activities and support warehouse material queues and other production needs as required.

Forklift Safety

• Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment to move, stage, and deliver materials between the warehouse, storage locations, and production areas.
• Safely operate required hand tools and equipment, maintain them in good working condition, and properly store tools and equipment at the end of each shift.

Professional Communication

• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Project Managers, Material Handlers, and other departments to plan material needs, job kitting, and scheduled or unplanned workflow.
• Maintain communication with Project Managers regarding job-cart kitting and the delivery and staging of key project materials.
• Participate in production scheduling and planning meetings to stay informed of upcoming jobs, anticipate material requirements, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Contribute to a positive team environment by communicating effectively, maintaining a helpful attitude, and working toward shared production goals.

Other Duties

• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and report to work on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Support production and 5S program needs as required.
• Follow and demonstrate IE Core Values.
• Follow all IE safety programs and requirements, including the Cardinal Safety Rules.

DATE PREPARED: 08/08/2023 INTERMOUNTAIN ELECTRONICS (IE)

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; or at least two years of shipping and receiving experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability

Ability to read and understand shipping and receiving documentation, including invoices, bills of lading, manifests, and related documents. Must be able to understand instructions, correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence legibly in English; and effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small-group settings.

Math Ability

Ability to accurately count, add, subtract, multiply, and divide and perform calculations related to shipping and freight costs, discounts, fees, and other material or inventory needs.

Customer Service Skills

Ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities on the production floor, develop positive working relationships, and address vendor issues or concerns in a timely and professional manner.

Reasoning Ability

Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to resolve shipping, receiving, material, and inventory issues. Must be able to interpret written, verbal, diagram-based, and schedule-based instructions and demonstrate strong attention to detail.

Computer Skills

Must possess good general computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, EPICOR, and other inventory tracking applications or software used by the Company.

Certificates And Licenses

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Must possess OSHA forklift certification or obtain certification within one month of hire.

Safety

Must follow all applicable IE safety standards, programs, policies, and procedures and immediately report unsafe conditions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of conditions an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Employees may frequently work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and the risk of electrical shock. Employees may occasionally be required to work in high or precarious locations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

The Employee Must

• Be able to stand for up to 10 hours or more.
• Have good manual dexterity.
• Demonstrate good judgment.
• Be able to bend and squat.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Possess the visual abilities required for the position, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, and talk or hear.
• Frequently stand and walk.
• Occasionally reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or smell.

Work Schedule: Must be able to work a 40-hour work week and additional time as required.

Disclaimer: An offer of employment with Intermountain Electronics is conditional upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Intermountain Electronics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer