Production Planner/Scheduler II
Production Planner/Scheduler II
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Job Description
Overview:
Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper visit .
Job Description Summary:
The Production Planner/Scheduler 2 serves a critical role in Drapers Operations org. They are responsible for developing the detailed schedules and plans related to material procurement as well as production execution. The Production Planner/Scheduler 2 interacts heavily cross-functionally with Programs Engineering Supply Chain Quality and Operations to ensure production commitments will be met on time and budget for Drapers customers.Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
Develops detailed schedules material requirements lists and production plans for complex products and/or production processes where the manufacturing processes are new and/or variable.
Reviews engineering plans and product specifications to determine raw material requirements to support manufacturing schedules.
Works with Supply Chain to obtain and schedule materials based on production forecasts.
Works with Engineering and related design areas to develop tools and procedures to maximize facility and equipment utilization.
May provide work leadership for lower level employees (but no supervisory responsibility)
Plan and report on high visibility priority programs requiring detailed procurement requirements and schedule adherence
Perform inventory analysis and launch purchase requisitions within MRP.
Create Purchase requisitions if required in ERP.
Interface with internal customers to convey obsolescence and lead time issues.
Provide input to a cross-functional team at Production meetings.
Develop and distribute production schedules to key stakeholders.
Ensures timely flow of material from receipt to factory floor.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities
Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members program leadership and non-technical personnel.
Experience with Microsoft Office products; Excel Word PowerPoint
Working knowledge of Operations and ERP systems
Working knowledge of FAR/ DFAR ITAR and ISO requirements.
Be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.
Education
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration a related field or equivalent experience
Experience
3-7 years production planning experience including a thorough knowledge of a variety of manufacturing activities including purchasing materials engineering and production processes.
Additional Job Description:
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
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Job Location - City:
CambridgeJob Location - State:
MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga health and finance workshops off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you apply now is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation national origin veteran status or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact .
Employment Type
Full-Time
