Production Planner

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Workman (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Shultz Steel LLC is seeking a Production Planner to organize and coordinate front-end operations (forge, heat treat, grind) to expedite manufacturing flow. You will review schedules with the Production Control Manager, set job priorities, and ensure timely progression of customer orders.

The role requires coordinating with multiple departments, handling vendor quotations, and maintaining daily production metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field
• 2–3 years planning experience in manufacturing
• Experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent
• Experience with ERP systems
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word)

Responsibilities

• Review master production schedule with Production Control Manager
• Set priorities for specific customer orders
• Oversee production control functions when supervisor is unavailable
• Revise schedules based on priorities, materials, or equipment availability
• Audit and track traveler entries in ERP backlog/Workload
• Update ship call backlog daily
• Coordinate with supervisors and attend production meetings
• Engage with outside vendors for orders processed outside the plant
• Prepare reports on progress and downtime
• Manage data entry for Lean Projects and DPR

Skills

Scheduling & prioritizing

ERP knowledge

MS Office

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or similar

2–3 years planning experience in manufacturing

ERP systems experience

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Country: United States of America

State / County: California

City: South Gate

Division: Wyman Gordon

Company: Shultz Steel

Function: Materials

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

Opportunity ID: 24853

Position Summary

Schedules and coordinates flow of work in the front end operations (forge, heat treat, grind, etc) to expedite production by performing the following duties.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews master production schedule with Production Control Manager.
• Supervisor, and discusses job orders; establishes priorities for specific customer orders.
• Oversees production control functions when supervisor is unavailable.
• Revises schedule according to traveler specifications, established priorities, and availability or capability of workers, parts, material, machines, and equipment.
• Supports with auditing and tracking incoming travelers into the ERP backlog/ Workload.
• Updates and lead ship call backlog on a daily basis.
• Confers with department supervisors and attends production meetings to determine progress of work and to provide information on changes in processing methods received from operations departments, process control, or engineering departments.
• Oversees and obtains quotations from outside vendors for job orders that will be processed outside the plant; types purchase orders and follows up until the parts are returned; may reviews and approves outside vendor invoices.
• Compiles reports concerning progress of work and downtime due to failures of machines and equipment to apprise production planning personnel of production delays.
• Reviews travelers when jobs are completed in department and schedules move tags to transfer material to the next dept. operation process.
• Ensure operators or designee update Daily Production Reports.
• Enters data from Lean Projects, DPR, down time sheets and creates metrics and charts.
• Schedule and manage employees for departmental forklift operators/drivers. Managerial duties include and are not limited to performance reviews, disciplinary action, employee trainings, investigations, and timecard administration.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of supervisors or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Familiar with capabilities of the operational equipment, obtaining purchasing quotations and manufacturing plant atmosphere
• Intermediate with PC programs, MS Office , MS Word & Excel..
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or similar field
• 2-3 years of planning experience in manufacturing
• Experience in manufacturing environment accepted in lieu of degree
• Experience with ERP systems

Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Shultz Steel LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The company's policy and practice is to provide equal employment opportunities and to assure those opportunities, without regard to age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation including gender identity or gender expression, religion, (including religious dress and religious grooming), mental or physical disability, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive decision making, or any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal anti-discrimination laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pay & Benefits

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $75000 to $115000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

National Security and Export Controls

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

About PCC

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.