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Newport News, VA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for planning preparing and managing schedules utilizing a MRP(Materials Requirements Planning) system to ensure execution of a master schedule. Additionally thisposition interacts with all departments within the organization to ensure on time delivery of parts to thecustomers.

Responsibilities

  • Executes the production schedule based on the master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
  • Coordinates with manufacturing personnel to ensure production plans are executed in accordance with the master schedule.
  • Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
  • Sets up routings lead-times and material offsets.
  • Sets up maintains and assigns operations for Production and Project Bills of Material.
  • Establishes and maintains the material flow of parts from Warehouse to Manufacturing.
  • Plans sequence of fabrication paint assembly and other manufacturing operations for timely execution of production orders.
  • Coordinates with departments to determine status of assigned projects.
  • Performs key responsibilities and knowledge in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system Engineering Data Management (EDM) Software Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementations and FPKOMM Warehouse and Manufacturing communication tool.
  • Trains end users on ERP/MRP EDM WMS and FPKOMM system processes.
  • Perform nesting of steel plates using nesting software. Utilizes AutoCAD.
  • Analyzes and reads engineering drawings.
  • Utilize MRP (Material Requirements Planning) system to schedule release and complete production orders.
  • Ensure on-time parts availability track and expedite shortages.
  • Creates reports in Excel to present to management.
  • Assist fabrication and assembly in managing inventory in point-of-use warehouses.
  • Troubleshoots operating problems researches acceptable solutions from a business perspective and implements the selected solution.
  • Implements Engineering changes through Engineering Modification Reports updates existing Production Orders and Production Bills of Material (PBOM).
  • Assists in developing departmental processes and suggest continuous improvements.
  • Prepares and maintains production reports.

Competencies

  • Associates degree (A.A.S.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. APICS certification is a plus.
  • Design: Demonstrates attention to detail.
  • Computer Skills: working knowledge of ERP system is a plus; Inventory software; Order processing systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Change Management: Communicates changes effectively; Prepares and supports those affected by change.
  • Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change delays or unexpected events.
  • Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
  • Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
  • Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes planning bill of material shop floor control and costing.
  • Overnight/extended domestic and international travel up to 10% may be required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license and passport.

Our Offer

Have we awoken your interest Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions please contact Nicole Alden.

Liebherr-America Inc. and its US affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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The company

In line with its international growth Liebherrs venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News Virginia for its product line of hydraulic was later converted into Liebherrs manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News addition to its production facility Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologiesits companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline Inc. Liebherr Gear Technology Inc. Liebherr Automation Systems Co. and Liebherr USA Co. the umbrella company for eight divisions that arepositioned across the United States.

Location

Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.

4100 Chestnut Avenue

23607 Newport News VA

United States (US)

Contact

Nicole Alden

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With more than 130 companies on all continents, the Liebherr Group has an international presence. In Australia, Liebherr's main office is in Adelaide.

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