GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Production Planner is responsible for effective management and coordination of the planning function for assigned customers and product. Works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Material/Inventory Control, and Buyers to ensure customer delivery and quality requirements are achieved here at KUAS.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The duties and responsibilities listed below apply to all levels of Production Planners. Each level of Production Planner has additional duties and responsibilities listed.
Understands system planning parameters per established processes. (Scheduling parameters defined within the ERP system.)
Serves as an effective conduit for information sharing among all of the functional segments of the organization for capacity requirements and material needs.
Will compile, store, and retrieve production data, using computer.
Follows safety precautions.
Ensures that the work area and equipment are kept clean.
Production Planner I
Utilizes system reports and other sources to meet production requirements and minimize scheduling impacts.
Notifies appropriate personnel when work orders are past scheduled receipt date.
Production Planner II
Utilizes system reports, other inputs including experience and judgment to meet production requirements and maximize production on time performance.
Reviews new contracts and inputs sales lines for product deliveries.
Tracks new product and ensures BOMs, Routings, and Packaging requirements have been defined by Engineering upon release of Sales orders in ERP System.
Reviews materials and ensures with buyers that all material will be delivered to meet the production schedule.
Maintains system planning parameters per established processes, including recommending improvements for process enhancement. (Scheduling parameters defined within the ERP system.)
Coordinates scheduling activities with subordinate staff.
Production Planner III
Understand, develop and communicate with Master Scheduler capacity plans for all work centers within the ERP system
Monitors system planning parameters per established processes, including recommending improvements for process enhancement. (Scheduling parameters defined within the ERP system.)
Develop and implement process improvements
Reports measurements of production performance.
Utilizes experience and judgment to solve complex problems.
Implement and Monitor ECN’s
Develop MPS and Forecast plans for production.
Other Job Functions
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
May give guidance and direction to others in department.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Each successive level of Production Planner builds on the identified typical qualifications listed for the previous level(s) Production Planner.
2 years directly related experience, preferably in an aerospace or composites mfg environment.
Ability to solve problems with assistance, resulting from the complex nature of items produced.
High degree of integrity; solid judgment and initiative.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface well with other internal departments.
Proficiency in automated business planning and control systems, as well as MS Office.
5 years directly related experience, preferably in an aerospace or composites mfg environment. Exposure or limited experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment preferred.
Ability to solve problems resulting from the complex nature of items produced and purchased, with limited assistance.
10 years directly related experience, preferably in an aerospace or composites mfg environment. Exposure or limited experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment preferred.
Training and experience with ERP/MRP and JIT/LEAN. APICS certification a plus.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Each successive level of Buyer/Planner builds on the identified typical qualifications listed for the previous level(s) Buyer/Planner.
B.S. Degree in related field preferred. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
Planner/Buyer III
B.S. Degree in related field preferred. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
May work extended hours or weekends
Primarily desk work.
Employee may generate, handle, manage, or work around hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.