Production Planner

Cambro Manufacturing; Huntington Beach (CA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Materials Planner at Cambro Manufacturing seeks a seasoned planner to translate sales forecasts into detailed production schedules. You will collaborate with the Plant Manager to balance loading, sequencing, and delivery commitments to meet customer requirements.

Key duties include maintaining lead times in ERP/MRP systems, releasing production orders, monitoring stock and WIP, and providing accurate capacity estimates for quoting and planning. APICS certification is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Five years of experience in production planning or similar with strong working knowledge of MRP planning systems.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.

Aufgaben

• Plan and schedule workflow for department operations according to established sequences and lead times.
• Maintain planning parameters and lead times in the ERP/MRP systems to supply accurate customer service data.
• Release production orders and analyze stock levels and forecast to meet demand.
• Provide estimated booked capacity for accurate quoting of customer lead times.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

APICS Certification

Tools

MRP planning systems

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

WORK SHIFT:

First Shift (United States of America)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Plans and prepares detailed production plans and schedules for assigned products. Works with the Plant Manager on machine loading and job sequencing that enables manufacturing to meet production requirements and maintain customer service levels.

Responsible for the translation of the sales forecast into an attainable production plan consistent with specified company operation and financial goals, including the release of production orders to the factory based on sales orders, the analysis of stock levels, work in process, and anticipated business forecast, as well as the assignment of customer due dates.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the constant maintenance of effective planning consistent with the proper use of resources and is responsible for reviewing all planning commitments to customer service.

• Responsible for the development of the monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals as well as reporting the production performance of these goals. This position is also responsible for maintaining planning parameters and appropriate lead times in the AS400 and Manufacturing systems to supply ales/customer service with accurate information.

• Responsible for the effective use of the ERP system and maintaining the availability of A, B, and C inventory class items.

• Draws up manufacturing method master schedule to establish sequence and lead-time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.

• Provides customer service with accurate estimations of booked capacity to allow accurate quoting of customer lead times.

• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.

• Plans and schedules workflow for applicable department operations according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.

• Maintains job-related data and reports.

• Works to improve systems, tools, automations, and procedures in the Planning and Forecasting areas.

• Provides other departments with production completion forecasts when required.

• Responsible for raw material work and work-in-process availability to meet expected demand.

• Confers with department Supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.

• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.

• Follows all company safety rules and regulations.

• Follows all established company policies and procedures.

• Maintains reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual and dependable, in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization.

• Executes each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform the job successfully.

• Follows all safety procedures required in the work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.

• Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receiving and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect.

• Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.

• Follow all department quality standards/criteria. Raises concerns and issues to immediate manager.

• Able to understand and demonstrate Cambro company culture, display company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service).

• Understands department's key performance indicators and contributes to achieving these goals both individually and as a team.

• Other duties as needed or required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Five years' experience in production planning or similar with strong working knowledge of MRP planning systems.

• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.

• Ability to apply concepts of basic computation, algebra, geometry, and logic.

• Ability to analyze practical problems and a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• APICS Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting, walking, standing, repetitive use of hands, simple grasping, carrying/lifting up to 10 Lbs..

• Working around equipment and machinery
• Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment

PPE REQUIREMENTS

• Safety glasses

Materials Planner

COMPENSATION RANGE:

$70,000 - $85,000

Salary may vary based on experience.

CAMBRO is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based upon race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.