Production Planner I

RECARO Aircraft Seating; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

RECARO Aircraft Seating in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an entry-level Production Planner to plan and revise manufacturing plans and schedules to meet customer needs while efficiently using resources.

Responsibilities include developing production plans and work instructions in SAP, maintaining the master schedule, interpreting engineering drawings, and coordinating with multiple departments. An Associate’s degree with related experience is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with 1–5 years related experience or equivalent.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop production plans and work instructions using SAP.
• Create and maintain production documents related to production orders.
• Maintain production master schedule and update daily status reports.
• Investigate and resolve production issues and coordinate schedules with departments.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Lean manufacturing

Read engineering drawings

Education

Associate’s degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Description

Position Summary: Entry level position to plan and revise manufacturing plans and schedules in support of material requirements, in order to meet customer requirements while efficiently utilizing the company’s resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Develop production plans and work instructions using SAP.
• Create and maintain production documents related to production orders.
• Incorporate Design Change Proposals into production plans and orders.
• Maintain production master schedule.
• Investigate and resolve production related issues.
• Coordinate schedules and changes with various departments.
• Participate in special projects as required.
• Research and update validity packets to include MRB information and DCP information.
• Create and update control sheets according to (TR) Transfer Requirement Changes.
• Work MRB’s assigned by planning personnel according to notes.
• Run shortage reports daily and update as required.
• Attend daily AM production meetings as required.
• Update daily status reports based on meeting information.
• Familiarity with supply chain management and manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Understand Engineering Bill-of-Material (BOM).
• Must remain in position a minimum of 18 months to attain MRB/CDP signoff authority.
• Must be able to work in teams and get positive results.

Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

Education:

• 1-5 years of work related experience with an Associate’s degree.
• A minimum of a H.S. Diploma or GED and 3 - 5years of work related experience is required

Experience

• 3 years of experience in field or the related area (Production / Industrial engineering).
• Familiarity of Lean Manufacturing concepts is a plus.