Production Planner

RBC Bearings; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

paid time off

Job summary

RBC Bearings in Torrington, CT, is seeking a production planning specialist to manage planning and scheduling to meet forecasts. You will oversee in-process material, maintain accurate WIP, and ensure latest drawings are used in manufacturing.

Communicate with product management on customer needs, develop recovery timelines, support delivery dates, and coordinate with customer service. Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems is required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in purchasing and/or inventory control in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with MRP and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production control planning and scheduling to meet forecasts and the production schedule.
• Oversee product in process, maintaining priority from start to finish and or shipping.
• Maintain accurate WIP value by identifying, resolving, and preventing inaccuracies.
• Communicate with product management on customer needs, develop timelines, and recovery plans.
• Understand customer needs and respond quickly.
• Support customer service with delivery dates and planned recovery dates.
• Release product to manufacturing when appropriate.
• Communicate to management about work centers and areas of concern.
• Ensure latest drawing revisions are used in manufacturing.
• Reconcile planned work orders in the MRP system and perform system transactions as needed.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory control

MRP

Excel

Communication

Tools

MRP system

Job description

• Ensures proper production control planning and scheduling to meet forecasts and production schedule.
• Responsible for overseeing product in process, ensuring an accurate priority through the factory from start to finished goods and/or shipping.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate WIP value through our processes by identifying, resolving, and preventing inaccuracies.
• Communicate with product management on important customer needs:
  • Develop in depth time lines and execute plans of recovery.
  • Understanding critical customer needs and reacting quickly.
• Support customer service by providing delivery dates and expected recovery dates on customer orders.
• Responsible for signaling the release of product to manufacturing.
• Communicate to management regarding work centers and areas of concern both internally and externally.
• Ensures the latest drawing revisions are used in the manufacturing process.
• Reconciling planned work orders in MRP system.
• Perform system transactions as needed.

Principal Responsibilities

• Ensures proper production control planning and scheduling to meet forecasts and production schedule.
• Responsible for overseeing product in process, ensuring an accurate priority through the factory from start to finished goods and/or shipping.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate WIP value through our processes by identifying, resolving, and preventing inaccuracies.
• Communicate with product management on important customer needs:
  • Develop in depth time lines and execute plans of recovery.
  • Understanding critical customer needs and reacting quickly.
• Support customer service by providing delivery dates and expected recovery dates on customer orders.
• Responsible for signaling the release of product to manufacturing.
• Communicate to management regarding work centers and areas of concern both internally and externally.
• Ensures the latest drawing revisions are used in the manufacturing process.
• Reconciling planned work orders in MRP system.
• Perform system transactions as needed.

Qualifications

1 year of experience in purchasing and/or inventory control in a manufacturing environment or any combination of experience, education and training which would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Computer skills – Excel, Access a plus, General computer knowledge
• Organization and follow up
• General understanding of MRP and manufacturing processes
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Flexibility to alter tasks
• Ability to self-prioritize in a consistently changing production environment
• Bilingual ability a plus, not required

Compensation & Benefits

• RBC offers competitive pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and paid time off.

Wage Range:

$40,000.00 - $64,000.00

• The salary range information is only applicable to Connecticut. This range is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role based on the position's responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate's specific experience, education, skills, and other relevant factors.

About RBC Bearings

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems serving the industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. For more than a century, RBC has built a reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions and world-class manufacturing capabilities that support mission-critical applications around the world.

Our success is driven by a commitment to technical excellence, continuous improvement, and a customer-focused approach. We specialize in the design and manufacture of precision-engineered products that perform in demanding environments where quality, reliability, and performance are paramount.

With operations spanning multiple countries and manufacturing facilities across the globe, RBC Bearings offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and support customers in some of the world's most advanced and dynamic industries. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on fostering innovation, developing talent, and delivering exceptional value to our customers and shareholders.

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.