Production Planner

Hirebridge; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four 10-hour days (Mon-Thu)

Generous paid time off & holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) and HSA

Job summary

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc. in the USA is seeking a Production Planner to plan and schedule our products to meet customer contracts. You will collaborate with procurement, engineering and manufacturing to develop detailed schedules and material plans, release work orders, and monitor progress to avoid delays.

The role requires basic knowledge of production processes, ERP/MRP systems, and the ability to interpret BOMs and blueprints. This is a full-time on-site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years with BA/BS or 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain ATF approval to work with our products.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing activities, purchasing, materials, production process and engineering.
• Read/understand and interpret subcontract statements of work, production forecasts and mechanical blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop detailed schedules and material requirement lists.
• Release manufacturing work orders per schedule and coordinate with logistics.
• Interface with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, QA and product line management.
• Prepare BOM reviews, job planning and master schedules.
• Expedite operations to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Ensure safety policies are followed.

Skills

MRP systems knowledge

ERP systems

Good communication

Analytical thinking

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or related Business study

Tools

MS Office

Excel

MS Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc., a defense contractor, is the primary USA operation of the Nammo Group (Nammo AS). Nammo Defense Systems Inc. (NDS) develops, manufactures, and supports Shoulder Launched Munitions (SLMs), energetic material solutions such as aircraft emergency escape systems, actuation devices, rocket motors, warheads, and composite solutions including carbon fiber tubes and composite aerospace structures.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Production Planner will be responsible for planning and scheduling company products to meet our customer contract orders.

How you will be rewarded as our Production Planner

• Competitive compensation
• Monday-Thursday work week working four 10-hour days (off on Fridays)
• Generous paid time off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(K), employee assistance programs, health savings account

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Basic understanding of production processes, good organizational skills, and proficiency with ERP systems.
• Plan and develop detailed schedules, material requirement lists, production plans and spread sheets for high volume product line and one-time products.
• Provides input regarding problems such as shortages, design changes and backlog.
• Maintains appropriate paperwork and schedule reports.
• Review product bill of material (BOM), job planning and master schedule.
• Interfaces with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, quality control and product line management to achieve optimum utilization of facility resources in meeting production schedules.
• Input plans and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times into the master scheduler.
• Prepare lists of required materials and chemicals.
• In conjunction with manufacturing engineering and operations, plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.
• Release manufacturing work orders in accordance with production schedule and coordinates with the logistics department to ensure materials are delivered prior to the start of scheduled production
• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Prepare flow charts and spreadsheets.
• Release hardware and chemical procurement requisitions to Purchasing and other duties as assigned.
• Strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Required

• 0-2 years with BA/BS or 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Ability to obtain ATF approval to work with our products.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing activities, purchasing, materials, production process and engineering.
• Read/understand and interpret subcontract statements of work, production forecasts and mechanical blueprints.

Preferred

• Preferably a member of APICS
• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain Management or related Business study

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in MRP systems and basic computer skills i.e. Project, Info Power, MS Office, Excel, Power Point, Word, email, and internet for research.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Leadership or teamwork abilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Full-time position, may require travel on an as-needed basis
• This position may require working in diverse settings and conditions.

Note

Due to US Export Control laws and regulations; applicants selected for employment must show proof of a U.S. Person status before employment may begin.