Production Planner

Parker Aerospace; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

401(k) Plan with company matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Naples, FL, seeks a Production Planner to oversee the master production schedule, ensure inventory levels, and manage material flow. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in business, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k) plan and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of related experience or ability to perform essential functions.
• Knowledge of industry practices and application software.
• Ability to apply continuous improvement methods related to production control.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production schedules to meet objectives.
• Coordinate material movements and availability.
• Analyze inventory usage and recommend improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing resource planning

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Manufacturing resource planning systems

Job description

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Summary

Ensures performance to the master production schedule to achieve division objectives for customer service, inventory levels, and configuration management. Plans, prepares, issues, and controls moderately complex and/or diverse production schedules and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.

Essential Functions

• Identifies variety of raw material and component requirements for production from engineering and production specifications and schedules of moderate scope and complexity. Ensures accurate item master file and bill of material.
• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed. Recommends changes to improve the planning process for assigned products.
• Evaluates and confirms materials supply is available to meet demand. Prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts to support a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements. Coordinates material movements between internal work and storage areas and/or outside processing or suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders and/or stock transfers to meet customer shipping dates.
• Analyzes inventory usage, scrap, and waste, and recommends actions to minimize loss, reduce inventory, and increase inventory turnover that would support inventory level objectives.
• Advises and assists management in resolving problems concerning over shipments, shortages, engineering changes, and cancellation of orders.
• Coordinates cross-functional activities with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Shipping and Receiving, and Contract Administration to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production process and consistent information about status and priorities.
• Maintains configuration control on all open orders and appropriate data files as required by division policies and procedures.
• Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical or trade publications, establishing networks, and/or participating in professional associations.
• Complies with policies and procedures in Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM). Shares specialized knowledge with others.
• Represents company on specific projects. Mentors' new employees. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g., continuous improvement) may be included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
• Two or more years of related experience or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Knowledge of manufacturing resource planning theories, principles, and industry practices. Proficient in standard business application software, manufacturing resource planning systems, and interface operations.
• Ability to apply continuous improvement methods to the planning function (e.g., pull systems, process mapping, JIT) related to production control.
• Ability to work on problems of moderate scope and complexity with thorough analysis.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for team members, team leaders, and top management.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance with competitive premium costs.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness at competitive rates.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays, plus additional benefits such as parental leave and disability programs.

Equal Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

Drug-Free Workplace: Parker provides for a drug-free workplace, and all applicants will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.