Production Planning Specialist Lenco Armored Vehicles

Lencoarmor; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Planning Specialist to enhance their manufacturing processes. In this engaging role, you'll utilize advanced ERP software to create and manage work orders, ensuring seamless operations across departments. Your hands-on approach on the manufacturing floor will foster collaboration and efficiency, while your expertise in inventory management will help maintain optimal stock levels. This position offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact the production process and contribute to the company's growth. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about manufacturing, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in production and manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create production ready Work Orders in ERP software and maintain bills of material.
• Coordinate with purchasing and production to ensure materials are on schedule.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Basic Math Skills

Ability to Follow Directions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP Software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a Production Planning Specialist, where you will play a pivotal role in streamlining our production process. In this engaging position, you’ll harness the power of Lenco’s cutting-edge planning software to generate work orders and job travelers, ensuring our production departments operate at peak efficiency. Your contributions won’t stop there; you’ll spend valuable time on the manufacturing floor, distributing work orders and providing hands-on support to our production staff, addressing any inquiries or necessary adjustments with precision and care.

As a crucial link between various departments, you’ll be instrumental in the creation and ongoing refinement of our bill of materials. Your expertise will guide our purchasing department in maintaining optimal inventory levels, guaranteeing that materials and products are readily available for production when needed. This role is your opportunity to make a significant impact, fostering efficiency and collaboration across departments to drive our manufacturing success. Join us in shaping the future of our production processes and become a key player in our organization’s continued growth.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Create production ready Work Orders in ERP software
2. Work order maintenance/ re-explosion and posting of work orders.
3. Drive work orders through the approval process and out to production in a timely manner.
4. Maintain Work order bills of material to ensure allocation of purchased and manufactured items.
5. Ensure special projects have all materials and products on order and identify any roadblocks.
6. Identify and fix missing allocation via coordination with purchasing, production and stock room.
7. Work with engineering and document control to identify missing ERP data in paperwork.
8. Identify needed customer instructions needed for shipment with orders.
9. Work with purchasing department to ensure materials are on schedule for start of production.
10. Work in an efficient and timely manner to ensure that deadlines are met.
11. Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines.
2. Understand and comply with safety and environmental policies.
3. Other duties as assigned.

INTERACTION WITH:

1. Engineering Department
2. Various levels of internal staff within a variety of departments
3. Customers and vendors
4. Sales, Production, Quality, Tech Services, and Purchasing Departments

EXPERIENCE:

1. Solid foundation of computer skills, file management, PDF creation.
2. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and similar software.
3. Previous data experience.
4. Working within a production and manufacturing environment is a plus.
5. Working knowledge of supply chain and bill of materials is a plus.
6. Working with ERP software suites is a plus.

EDUCATION:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, or related discipline preferred or equivalent experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently while maintaining scheduled deadlines.
2. Ability to work well with others.
3. Excellent listening skills.
4. Ability to follow directions.
5. Ability to maintain focus.
6. Basic math skills required.
7. Reading abilities required (Including blueprints and schematics).
8. Strong attention to detail.
9. Follow safety and materials policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Must be able to pass a physical exam.
2. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
3. Extended periods of sitting, standing, bending, squatting and kneeling.
4. Vision a minimum 20/40 with or without corrective lenses.
5. Good hearing.