Sr. Production/Development Planner

Connecting and Protecting People Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters York UK; Criteria Labs Austin TX; Dow-Key Microwave Ventura CA; Pole/Zero West Chester OH; Espy Austin TX; and K&L Microwave Salisbury Maryland and Dominican Republic.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products engineered components and subsystems for demanding military space commercial aerospace/industrial and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

Why work for us

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. Its our values Connecting and Protecting People - that defines us to all of our key audiences: our shareholders customers prospective employees and especially ourselves.

Summary:

As a Senior Production / Development Planner at Microwave Products Group Pole/Zero in West Chester OH you will be responsible for responsible for developing the master production schedule to satisfy customer demand. Will also be responsible for providing the plant with a monthly production plan consistent with plant capacity and sales forecasts including development planning.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain Master Production Schedule for entire facility. Utilizing production capacity taking into consideration the sales forecast and new business opportunities.
• Analyze and identify risks associated with the options built into the Master Production Schedule including manufacturing lead times.
• Perform supply-demand analysis each quarter highlighting areas of concern for the next 12 months.
• Ensure coordination with plant Planners to execute the Production Plan on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Support the S&OP process meetings and update the Master Production Schedule as necessary.
• Review requests of new sales orders and provide practical promise dates to Sales prior to confirmed orders.
• Collaborate with Planning and Project Management teams to ensure production readiness; enable schedule stability and resolve conflicts.
• Review and maintain Capacity analysis to ensure proper staffing machine scheduling and utilization.
• Ensure accurate MRP system outputs by overseeing and monitoring MRP system set up parameters
• Support and assist Supply Chain and Production Planning when needed in ensuring material schedules and vendor commitments support the production plan per the plant Master Schedule
• Support AS9100/ISO9001 quality initiatives
• Communicate effectively with all levels internal and external customers
• Coordinate with Program Managers on Development programs.
• Suggest improvements to streamline activities
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge skills and abilities strongly preferred include:

• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage conflict and drive resolutions
• Ability to pull data and compile to formulate improvement initiatives across the department
• Ability to inspire foster innovation and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to support multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Organized and able to work in a self-directed environment with minimal supervision
• Must be able to think on your feet and process complex schedule changes
• Exceptional analytical and data analysis abilities
• Understands production workflow shop capacity supply chain manpower utilizations and load reporting
• Excellent organizational communication and follow-up skills required
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems production planning and inventory management principles
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive work environment required
• Ability to work well under tight deadlines and to adjust priorities is a must

Requirements Include:

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Green Card Holder
• Bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration or related field
• 5 Years of progressive HR experience required
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Previous HRIS experience required SAP or Workday preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Intermediate or above MS Office skills specifically Excel
• High level of confidentiality required
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills
• SHRM or HRCI certification preferred

• Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision

Benefits of joining our team!

• Annual incentive plan (bonus)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Up to 10 paid holidays/year
• Health dental and vision insurance subject to applicable premium deductions
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance 100% company paid
• Other ancillary insurance options available
• 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing potential up to 3% of base salary (if applicable)
• Educational Reimbursement up to $5250 per year

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Work Arrangement : Onsite

Pay Range: $ - $ annually

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position including but not limited to the positions responsibilities a candidates work experience a candidates education/training the positions location and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption surrogacy and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental military jury duty and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off including up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year based on schedule worked paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability age genetic information or any other factors prohibited by law.

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This position may be located in:Americas : United States : Ohio : West Chester
Americas : United States : Ohio : Cincinnati

Sub Division :Pole/Zero Acquisition Inc.

Job Requisition ID :61725

Job Function : None