Production and Materials Planner

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a highly analyticalProduction and Materials Plannerto manage the end-to-end lifecycle of production ordersfrom initial design review to final shipment. This role is responsible for aligning material availability with manufacturing capacity managing system data integrity and implementing lean flow initiatives (Kanban/Pull) to ensure production moves smoothly. You will act as the critical link between Engineering Supply Chain and Production to ensure schedule adherence and operational excellence. Participate in monthly S&OP cycle and provide necessary inputs to

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• S&OP & Forecasting: Actively participate in theSales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process providing essential data and analysis toimprove forecast accuracyand align long-term production plans with market demand.
• Production Planning & Execution: Develop detailed schedules material requirement lists and production plans for established and new product lines. Plan and communicate sub-assembly and finished goods priorities to ensure production goals are clear including releasing production work orders to the shop floor.
• Operational Flow & Analysis: Support the analysis of workflow by conducting studies onCapacity Cycle Times Takt and Lead Times. Implement optimal material flow strategies includingKanban batch flow and pull initiatives.
• Engineering & New Product Launch: Prepare for and attendEngineering Design Reviewsand New Product Launch meetings. Interface with design engineering to plan the timely completion of development hardware and evaluate delivery dates for new orders.
• Material & Shortage Management: Analyze MRP output to determine raw material requirements. Proactively communicate part shortages to the Materials Manager and Buyers prior to Design Reviews and maintain adequate inventory levels (Raw WIP and Finished Goods).
• System & Data Integrity: Update MRP planning parameters (min/max safety stocks lot sizes) and ensure the operating system data is updated in a timely and accurate manner. Monitor actual vs. planned production times and investigate variances.
• Performance Tracking & Communication: Facilitate production status meetings and communicate metrics throughVisual Management boards and Gemba walks. DevelopPareto activity chartsto provide improvement data to leadership.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend ideas for process and quality improvements supportingAS9100/ISO9001initiatives and corporate material flow activities.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

• Education: Bachelors degree in supply chain Operations or related field.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency inMRP/ERP systemsand data analysis. Experience withAS9100 or ISO9001quality standards.
• Lean Methodologies: Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles specificallyKanban Takt time and production smoothing (Heijunka).
• Analytical Skills: Ability to perform complex capacity planning and develop Pareto charts to drive decision-making.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to lead meetings and communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external customers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to work in office environment utilizing laptop or PC computer most of the time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand walk and sit throughout the day
• Ability to lift 40 pounds on occasion
• Less than 5% of travel requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to work in office environment utilizing laptop or PC computer most of the time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposed to moving mechanical parts and low voltage electrical circuits while on the manufacturing floor
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when in restricted manufacturing areas