Project Planner II

Elliott Company; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Company in Jeannette (Westmoreland County) is hiring a Planner II to lead planning, processing, and scheduling for Engineered Solutions orders. This role encompasses developing project plans, maintaining scheduling, and ensuring adherence to deadlines through effective coordination of various departments.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has a minimum of 7 years of planning and scheduling experience. They should demonstrate strong project management skills and effective communication ability to work within a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of planning and scheduling experience.
• Proficiency in all phases of planning.
• Excellent communication and influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project planning processes.
• Work with Marketing and Service on forecast models.
• Issue reports to prioritize work across departments.
• Track activities to ensure adherence to schedules.
• Prepare reports as required by Project Management.

Skills

Project planning

Forecast modeling

Mechanical and geometric drawings knowledge

ERP & PLM systems proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 identifying schedule conflicts that could induce delays in the manufacturing and engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop, upkeep and initiate improvements to baseline engineering & drafting schedules.
• Chair 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 (areas, torsional data, drafting, etc.).
• Track and expedite scheduled activities to assure best performance of schedule: Engineering, Drafting, Purchasing, and Production.
• Review orders in production meeting to determine on‑time parts completion and A & T.
• Maintain and revise as necessary planning charts for individual projects.
• Establish intermediate schedule points within the reports which support scheduled shipping dates (drafting, drawing schedules, engineering releases, purchase requisitions, production, assembly, and test schedules).
• Issue reports/pull signals to sequence work for various departments (areas, torsional data, drafting, etc.).
• Actively participate in cost, quality, FOB, and lead time improvement processes.
• Prepare reports as required by Project Management.
• Use good value concepts and work with all departments to obtain maximum benefits.
• Read or interpret and recommend changes on drawings and specifications.
• Research for technical knowledge of commodities assigned by reading and shop/supplier visits.
• Operate within Union Contract and maintain good employee relations with bargaining and non‑bargaining personnel.
• Work in accordance with plant rules and in a safe manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 7 years of planning and scheduling experience.
• 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.
• Familiarity with ERP & PLM systems utilizing MRP and capacity management.
• 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 and ability to influence other departments and disciplines to work together to meet the needs of the customer.
• Keyboard and personal computer skills required.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Ebara Elliott Energy is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the federal, state or local laws of the United States. Applicants and employees are protected under U.S. federal law from discrimination.