Project Planner II

Elliott Group; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Group in Jeannette is looking for a Project Planner II to direct planning and scheduling activities for EEE Engineered Solutions orders. Responsibilities include developing project plans and tracking schedule performance across departments.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or 7 years of relevant experience, proficiency in ERP & PLM systems, and excellent communication skills to ensure effective collaboration and meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or minimum of 7 years of planning and scheduling experience.
• Proficiency in ERP & PLM systems utilizing MRP and capacity management.
• Excellent communication skills required to influence departments.
• Experience in mechanical and geometric drawings.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control planning, processing and scheduling activities.
• Develop and maintain project planning processes for managing projects.
• Issue reports to prioritize work across various departments.
• Track and expedite scheduled activities to ensure timely performance.

Skills

Planning and scheduling experience

Communication skills

Proficiency in ERP & PLM systems

Knowledge of mechanical and geometric drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree or 7 years of experience

Tools

Computer-assisted systems

Job description

## Project Planner IIApplylocations: Jeannette, PAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R3732**Overview & Responsibilities**This position was designed to direct and control the planning, processing and scheduling activities related to EEE Engineered Solutions orders. The Planner II coordinates pre and post-contract requirements in accordance with customer and EEE specifications. The general function of the job includes utilizing existing and new computer-assisted systems, establishing schedule priorities to satisfy customer requirements, and identify schedule conflicts that could induce delays in the manufacturing and engineering processes.**Background and Experience*** Bachelor's degree or minimum of 7 years of planning and scheduling experience.* The individual must have proficiency in or prior experience in all phases of planning.* Knowledge of mechanical and geometric drawings.* Familiarity with a heavy manufacturing environment with proficiency in production, capacity and materials requirements planning, and production activity control.* Must be familiar with ERP & PLM systems utilizing MRP and capacity management.* Successful planners possess a background in team-oriented environments, a positive attitude, an ability to change, a demonstrated ability to make decisions and a positive perspective regarding the work environment.* Excellent communication skills are required, along with the ability to influence other departments and disciplines to work together to meet the needs of the customer.* Keyboard and personal computer skills are required.**Specific Job Responsibilities/Competencies*** Develop, issue, and maintain project planning process for managing individual projects.* Work with Marketing and Service on development of forecast models for each frame size.* Develop project plans for firm and budget proposals based upon scope of supply documents submitted from Sales & Applications.* Develops, upkeeps and provides initiate improvements to baseline engineering & drafting schedules.* Chairs weekly and daily scheduling update and status meetings as required/requested by the Project Manager.* Assist applications with quotes through assignments in the QDC database.* Load project plan in accordance with sales requests.* In conjunction with Project Manager and drafting establish ship dates according to job content.* Issue reports to prioritize work for various departments (i.e. areas, torsional data, drafting, etc.).* Track and expedite those activities previously scheduled to assure the best performance to the schedule: i.e. Engineering, Drafting, Purchasing, and Production.* Review orders in production meeting to determine on time to parts completion and A & T.* Maintain and revise as necessary planning charts for individual projects.* Establish intermediate schedule points within the reports, which support the scheduled shipping dates: i.e., drafting, drawing schedules, engineering releases, purchase requisitions,* production and assembly and test schedules.* Issue reports/pull signals to sequence work for various departments (i.e. areas, torsional data, drafting, etc.).* Track and expedite those activities previously scheduled to assure the best performance to the schedule.* Actively participates in cost, quality, FOB, and lead time improvement processes.* Prepares reports as required by Project Management.* Uses good value concepts and works with all departments to obtain maximum benefits.* Ability to read, interpret, and recommend changes on drawings and specs.* Research for technical knowledge of commodities assigned by reading and shop/supplier visits.* Operates within Union Contract and maintains good employee relations with bargaining and non-bargaining personnel.* Works in accordance with plant rules.* Works in a safe manner.