Production Planner

Rubbercraft Limited.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced materials is seeking a Planner to develop production schedules and manage inventory. The role requires strong organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and experience with ERP systems. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and values career development.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short and long-term disability coverage

Retirement savings and matching

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of relevant experience.
• Combination of relevant education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes MRP in planning and launching production work orders.
• Reschedules in case of design changes and interruptions.
• Champions Epicor implementation for planning and inventory.

Skills

Knowledge of procurement/planning best practices

Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

High attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary degree

Tools

EPICOR

Job description

IPS - AkroFire is seeking a Planner to develop and implement production schedules and manage inventory to meet customer demand. The primary duties of this job require administrative, non-manual work directly related to business operations involving responsibility for processes and policies of significance, evaluation of possible solutions and results of the work for which the employee is responsible and making recommendations and/or decisions accordingly using professional judgment. Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

About IPS: Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components, specializing in high-value end markets such as aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy, and industrial applications. IPS is comprised of 10 highly respected brands, each recognized for their expertise and innovation: AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), Rubbercraft, Swift Textile Metalizing (STM), RMB Products, and SPIRA Manufacturing.

Our extensive product portfolio includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, and encapsulated O-rings—all designed to meet the most demanding performance requirements in mission-critical applications.

Job Accountabilities:

• Utilizes MRP in the planning, monitoring, and launching production work orders in support of Operations’ objectives, on time customer order fulfillment
• Works on a wide variety of complex planning activities where production techniques are new or variable
• Reschedules in case of design changes, labor and material shortages, backlogs and other interruptions
• Champions Epicor implementation for site regarding planning and inventory management.
• Organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Job Specifications: Education: Post -secondary degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations

Years’ Experience: 1-5 years of relevant experience

Skills:

• Knowledge of procurement/planning best practices and experience with managing tight development program deadlines in aerospace/manufacturing environment
• Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems; specifically, EPICOR is highly preferred
• Highly organized with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Solves complex problems and exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with ability to drive tasks to completion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• High attention to detail

At Integrated Polymer Solutions, 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.

IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires using information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.