Production Planner II

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services LLC in Florida is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate the flow of work and materials to align with the production schedule.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2 years in manufacturing, and proficiency in Word and Excel; experience with CostPoint or ERP/MRP is a plus. You will work with Purchasing and Production Control to keep deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Analytical thinker and problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate flow of work and materials to align with the production schedule.
• Resolve day-to-day issues within Production Control and other departments.
• Provide updates to Management on program status and issues affecting the schedule.
• Continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure timely part orders.
• Create Manufacturing Orders and monitor shortages.
• Present buy item focus list for daily standup meetings.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

CostPoint ERP

MRP systems

Job description

Company Overview

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Position Overview

The Production Planner schedules, and coordinates the flow of work and materials to drive supply chain sources within or between departments according to the production schedule.

Responsibilities

Typical Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Resolve the day-to-day issues within Production Control and with other departments;
• Confer with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates;
• Provide updates on all programs to Management and report any issues that may impact production schedule;
• Continuous improvement of processes and procedures;
• Place purchase requests for non-inventory materials;
• Create Manufacturing Orders and monitor shortages;
• Provide buy item focus list for daily standup meetings;
• Working with the Purchasing department to make sure that parts are ordered and arrive on time;
• Perform other duties as directed.

Required Experience/Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or above
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Must be a highly analytical thinker and problem solver.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Experience as an planner in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in a manufacturing environment in planning, scheduling, and reporting;
• experience with ERP systems with an MRP focus (CostPoint a plus);
• Working knowledge of CostPoint
• Detail oriented and organized person

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• Candidates must be U.S. Persons as defined in the ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; lifting up to 30 lbs