Production Planner I

Pac Seating Systems Llc; Palm City (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Annual performance bonus

Wellness program

Health benefits (HSA/FSA)

401K

Life & disability insurance

Employee life assistance program

LegalShield

Pet insurance

Voluntary accident

Voluntary hospital indemnity

Voluntary critical illness

Job summary

LifePort is seeking a Production Control professional to plan, prepare, and control production schedules for designated projects. You will coordinate materials, equipment, and services to meet customer demand and company commitments, while collaborating with multiple departments to optimize the master schedule.

You will review contracts for scheduling constraints, maintain lead times, and inform management of production status and risks.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree or 2–6+ years related experience.
• BA/BS degree with 2–5+ years related experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP/MRP software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain build plans and schedules.
• Coordinate procurement and distribution of materials.
• Review customer contracts for scheduling constraints.
• Provide make/buy analysis for manufactured parts.
• Create standard production work orders and routing operations.
• Communicate schedule changes to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Prioritization

Deadline oriented

Multitasking

Communication (written & verbal)

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

AA/AS degree

BA/BS degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP/MRP software

Job description

PAC/ LifePort believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.Position Overview:Plans, prepares, controls production schedules and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame by performing the following duties. Coordinates the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization by performing the following duties.Essential Functions:Develop and maintain build plans and schedules to meet customer demand and company commitmentsAssist in developing policies and procedures for planning and production control departmentsAssist in investigating root causes for unfavorable trends and report to SupervisorCoordinates all functional department inputs for the scheduling of finished goods and intermediate products within the Master Scheduling time horizonAble to review customer contracts for information relevant to scheduling constraints.Establishes and distributes a work plan for each phase of projectConfers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, and responsibilitiesMonitors activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedulePrepare project reports for management, clients or other stakeholdersMaintains Manufacturing Lead Times (MLT) and Standard HoursEnsure Master Planning Schedule (dates, progress, and notes) support the current production delivery schedule.Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and associated services are provided as needed.Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity dataCreates and reviews shortage reports for assemblies and test articlesCommunicate priorities for processing workflow through receiving, inspection, stores, or other departments to ensure timely deliveryAnalyze impact of non-conforming materials (MRB) to determine the appropriate action plan and ensure that internal departments follow up as requiredCommunicates change in the production schedule to align the Value Stream revenue recognitionIdentify product and build flow improvements to eliminate non-value-added operationsAssist in providing Make/Buy analysis on manufactured partsCreate standard production work orders, expense work orders, and rework ordersAssist with developing routing operations for guidance of production techniciansCompetent in all aspects of work responsibilities of Production ControlJob Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitaskExcellent organization skills with strong attention to detailExcellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative requiredExcellent communication, both written and verbalWork independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiativeAbility to maintain a high level of confidentiality.Must be proficient with MS Suite (Project, Word, Excel, Outlook)Proficient with ERP/MRP softwareEducation, Certifications, and Experience:AA/AS degree and/or 2-6+ years related experienceBA/BS degree with 2-5+ years related experiencePhysical Demands and Work Environment:Working conditions are normal for that of a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment.All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.The 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. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.Our Competitive Benefits Include:PTO – Paid Time offAnnual performance bonus programWellness programPaid company holidaysComprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options401K with employer contributionEmployer paid basic life & disability coverageEmployee life assistance programAdditional voluntary benefits include: LegalShield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital Indemnity and voluntary critical illness.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER