Production Planner

Toshiba America Energy Systems; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Toshiba America Energy Systems is seeking a highly organized Planner in West Allis, WI. You will control manufacturing processes for parts related to steam turbines and generators, support bid reviews, and enhance shop procedures. This role requires strong technical knowledge, collaboration, and experience in manufacturing environments.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Generous 401k match

Health and wellness programs

Generous time off

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of planning/production scheduling experience in manufacturing required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office, and manufacturing systems (preferably Oracle EBS).
• Strong communication skills and experience in the power generation industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop work instructions, BOMs, and associated documents for manufacturing.
• Interface between shop and engineering departments on technical issues.
• Support training of new planners and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Associates degree in technical discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Oracle EBS

MS Office

Job description

We are Toshiba. We have an unwavering drive to make and do things that lead to a better world.

At Toshiba, we commit to raising quality of life for people around the world, ensuring progress that is in harmony with our planet. Our core values include: Do the Right Thing; Look for a better way; Always consider the impact; and Create Together.

Toshiba America Energy Systems Corporation (TAES) provides energy industry solutions – new equipment, retrofits, maintenance, outage planning and more – for current and future power generation needs in the Americas, including thermal, hydro and nuclear power plants.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized Planner to work out of the West Allis, WI office. The Planner will develop, organize, and control the manufacturing processes of parts, components, and repairs associated with steam turbine and generator equipment. In addition, this position will support research, define, and acquire new machine tools, processes, or capabilities for improving and expanding upon Milwaukee Service Center current manufacturing capabilities. The Planner supports other departments of Toshiba America Energy Systems in bid reviews, quoting, design reviews and customer interface.

Essential Duties:

• Develop work instructions, BOMs, and associated documents for manufacture of parts processed at the Milwaukee Service Center.
• Provide the shop with detailed work instructions for them to follow from start to finish on a part or process
• Work with programmers, ME’s, and shop supervision in defining optimal processes, tooling, and fixturing for manufacture of new parts.
• Develop inspection methods and repair methods for steam turbine and generator service projects.
• Interface between the shop and engineering department on technical issues associated with repairs of steam turbine and generator equipment.
• Support process improvement efforts throughout the organization.
• Support in facility improvements and organizational improvements applying 5S and six sigma methodologies.
• Support Milwaukee Service Center’s parts business by quoting manufacturing costs of various parts and repair services.
• Make manufacture or buy decisions on individual parts.
• Partner with the project managers in reviewing bid specification, quoting various work scopes and determining schedule durations.
• Support the tracking of parts, project schedule, and processes though the shop in support of project managers, master scheduler, and shop managers.
• Update routings and work instructions based on shop feedback, improvement projects and shop actuals to support continuous improvement.
• Support shop operators and ME’s in trouble shooting issue, tooling needs, and setup drawings.
• Support training of new planners, engineers, and operators on current processes and methods.

Education and Experience

• Associates degree in technical discipline preferred with at least three (3) years of planning/production scheduling experience in manufacturing; Or at least five (5) years of planning/production scheduling experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a service environment is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office- Outlook. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
• Proficient utilizing manufacturing systems preferable Oracle EBS system.
• Experience with ME systems for making routings and detailed work instructions is preferred.
• Previous experience working with tooling vendors and selection of tooling and cutting tools is ideal for parts manufacture.
• Experience in a service environment preferred.
• Experience in the power generation industry preferred.
• AutoCAD experience required
• Must be a strong communicator and be able to work with shop management and all employees on jobs, processes and projects.
• Able to communicate and work with shop management and project managers to incorporate specific engineering and customer requirements into the production process.
• Demonstrates ability to be collaborative and capable of leading the team to a common goal/objective
• Support continuous improvement projects

Physical Requirements:

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.

• The employee must able to lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision and Ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

Working Environment:

The majority of this work takes place in an office and the work environment is that of a typical office environment in a manufacturing setting where noise levels are usually moderate. Frequently the employee will interact with personnel in the plant where he/she may be exposed to higher noise levels.

Additional Info

Toshiba employee enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefit package including an annual bonus, a generous 401k match, health and wellness programs as well as generous time off.

Toshiba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.