Production Planner III - Mechanical Seals

A.W. Chesterton Company; Groveland (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical Coverage

401K savings plan

PTO including vacation and holidays

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-term disability and long-term 1

Job summary

A.W. Chesterton Company is seeking a production-planning professional to coordinate fabrication component supply and work closely with Manufacturing and Materials Management.

The role emphasizes strong MRP knowledge, planning skills, and exceptional interpersonal communication to meet delivery targets. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in manufacturing and 4–6 years of related experience; CPIM is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or equivalent, CPIM preferred.
• 4–6 years of related manufacturing/production planning experience.
• Strong knowledge of materials planning, scheduling and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage fabrication component supply to meet quality, cost, inventory and delivery requirements.
• Review master schedule and planned orders from MRP; take action as needed.
• Prepare shop orders and manage customer order backlog with the Customer Service Team.
• Develop capacity planning profiles balancing internal and external capacity.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and process improvements.

Skills

MRP knowledge

system planning

interpersonal skills

coordination

teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing

CPIM certification preferred

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Coordinate and manage all activities relating to the supply of fabricated components from high volume and engineered solutions fabrication cells. In conjunction with Manufacturing and Materials Management, make sound business decisions that positively impact the ability to meet fabricated component needs of our customers while satisfying quality, inventory, cost and delivery requirements. Requires exceptional interpersonal skills and strong MRP knowledge and system planning skills. Works as the primary contact with Customer Service Team to coordinate customer delivery requirements.

Job Model: On-Site

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Consistent, regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Working with the production/machine shop supervisor(s) manages the performance of assigned fabrication cells. Action issues which affect quality, inventory, cost and delivery requirements/performance.
• From master schedule, review and evaluate planned orders (lot size, minimum balance and order policy codes and demand) through MRP. Take action when necessary.
• Implement ordering policies, ABC classification, lot size, minimum balance, order policy codes, all cell related item master planning elements in conjunction with inventory management goals for all fabrication components as defined by Manufacturing Management.
• Measure and report on assigned fabrication cells performance (inventory and on time delivery). Assess poor performing cells and take appropriate action in conjunction with Manufacturing Management and Production/machine shop supervisor(s).
• Manage customer order backlog, status and maintenance for assigned Fabrication Cell(s).
• Monitors daily order entry reports and communicates scheduling problems and concerns to Customer Service Team.
• May facilitate daily morning customer service meetings.
• Reviews and recommends the disposition of excess and obsolete inventory.
• Issues daily/weekly production schedule. Adjusts and expedites as required to achieve required customer service levels.
• Assists management in resolving problems concerning over shipments, shortages, engineering changes and cancellations of orders.
• Prepares and provides various reports for management. Participates actively in departmental and cross functional meetings.
• Audits bills of materials and routings and effect changes, regularly to resolve discrepancies. Reports the accuracy on a monthly basis.
• Participates in new product launch meetings and schedules to ensure on time introduction.
• Participates in cross-functional improvement teams as necessary.
• Prepares, enters, releases and maintains shop orders for all assigned fabrication components into the business system.
• Process non-conforming materials reports for defective material to ensure problems are resolved and replacement material is obtained.
• Interface with Buyer/Planner Team, Customer Service Team, Final Assembly Cell(s), Quality Control, Supply/Demand Management and all groups in the business to ensure high levels of on time delivery and customer service. This includes make/buy decisions necessitated by shop constraints as needed
• Develop capacity planning profiles and manage the balance between internal and external capacity.

Complexity of Duties:

• Works independently. Must be capable of working independently and as a team player.
• Must be able to set direction for daily work in the absence of the Dept. Supervisor.
• Handles complex issues.
• Must possess thorough understanding of materials, scheduling, inventory control and planning functions as well as a solid understanding of a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to provide solutions to a wide variety of problems and use sound judgement in decision-making processes. Failure to do so may cause delays in program schedules and result in the allocation of additional resources. Ability to quickly learn and understand new and upgraded business systems.
• Ability to interact well at all levels of the organization. Ability to act as a liaison between Customer Service, Manufacturing and Engineering. Must be able to represent the organization regarding specific issues or projects as necessary.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in manufacturing experience. CPIM certificate is strongly preferred.
• 4 - 6 years of job related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work under extreme pressure and manage a number of projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Lean continuous improvement skills a strong plus
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
• Negotiating, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able and willing to achieve CPIM certification.
• Ability to work in an ISO 9001;2008 and ISO 14001;2004 environment.

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 occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.; computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment. Typical conditions include office and machine shop environments, working with computers and other office tools. Must be willing to wear proper protective equipment and adhere to all safety requirements in a machine shop environment.

Our benefits offering include:

• BCBS Medical Coverage
• 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
• PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
• Parental leave for moms and dads to be
• Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)

A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!

Disclaimer:

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Targeted pay range: $85,000 - $90,000 depending on experience

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($85,000 - $90,000 DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D