Temporary Planner

Lucas-Milhaupt Inc; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas Milhaupt, LLC is seeking a Production Planner to manage production schedules and ensure on-time delivery while optimizing capacity and materials flow. You will update customer specs, rates, routings, and support the value streams.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Sales, Operations, and Purchasing, creating shop orders, and monitoring inventory and equipment schedules to maximize uptime and meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of experience in a production planning/materials controls function or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations under stress
• Strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation

Responsibilities

• Disposition of orders that are entered by Sales
• Creation and entry of shop orders (fabrication of intermediate stock points and custom parts)
• Analysis of sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements
• Management of inventory levels, schedules and availability of items to meet production schedules
• Create schedule for all equipment in area of responsibility
• Monitor open order schedules for issue of products and timely completion
• Monitors product levels to ensure steady flow and maximize equipment up time
• Interface with Operations, Purchasing and Management on material status and production planning issues
• Review and update job scheduling per expedite requests
• Performs trend analysis
• Coordinate with coordinators to ensure material issued correctly and timely
• Participate in regular review of pull demand and recommend lot sizes and safety stock
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Scheduling

Data management

Forecasting

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Lucas Milhaupt, we develop next-generation material joining solutions that are propelling industries forward. Join with the Best and become part of a team that rewards continuous improvement, celebrates diversity, and propels every team member toward personal and professional growth.

We are passionate about creating a culture where every voice is heard, every idea considered, and every success celebrated. We believe in the power of career development and the transformative impact it can have on individuals and communities.

As we continue to grow and expand as a company, we are actively seeking diverse and talented individuals who share our passion for material joining and want to be part of a journey that encourages personal and professional growth.

At Lucas, our focus is on our people – the key to our success. Our goal is to offer employees an unparalleled experience, with opportunities to grow and improve the quality of their lives and the lives of their families.

Lucas Milhaupt, LLC. is part of the Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (“Steel Partners”) Diversified Industrial Group, which is a diversified global holding company that engages in multiple businesses through consolidated subsidiaries, associated companies, and other interests. Steel Partners owns and operates businesses and has significant interests in leading companies in various industries, including diversified industrial products, energy, defense, supply chain management and logistics, banking, and youth sports.

JOB SUMMARY:

Plans and manages production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and best utilize the company’s productive capacity. Updates and maintains new or existing customer specs along with all appropriate rates, routings, and other requirements for all value streams.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Disposition of orders that are entered by Sales
• Creation and entry of shop orders (i.e. fabrication of all intermediate stock points as well as all custom parts)
• Analysis of sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements
• Management of inventory levels, schedules and availability of selected items to meet production schedules
• When applicable creates schedule for all equipment in area of responsibility
• Monitor open order schedules for issue of products and timely completion
• Monitors product levels to ensure steady flow and maximize equipment up time
• Interface with Operations, Purchasing and Management on material status and production planning issues
• Review and update job scheduling per expedite requests.
• Performs trend analysis
• Work effectively with coordinators to ensure material is issued correctly and in a timely manner.
• Participate in regular review of pull demand and recommend lot sizes and safety stock required.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Microsoft Office, scheduling and data management.
• Solid analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations under stress
• Strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation

EDUCATION

• Two to four years of experience in a production planning/materials controls function or equivalent combination of education and experience.

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state or local law. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation in completing this application or during any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at 414.769.6000.

Salary Range

TBD

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