Production Planner I

PRODUCTION PLANNER I

Do you want to be part of an organization on the cutting edge of technology

Were looking for talented people to join our motivated and friendly team. We have an open collaborative and flexible environment. Youll work alongside leading industry experts and take on challenging projects that bring tomorrows electronics to life. If you want to make a difference are an effective communicator love a good challenge and easily embrace change your next career adventure awaits!

Mycronic is a global high-tech company whose innovative solutions have been advancing electronics technology for over 40 years. Today we continue to grow and serve customers in an expanding variety of industries. What we do impacts the future of technology and in turn the way we live our lives tomorrow.

Position Overview

The Production Planner I supports the manufacturing process by performing kit release/receipt material support and documentation maintenance activities within production environments that support manufacturing schedules and operational commitments on engineering and production programs. The Production Planner I is responsible for participating in the accuracy and timeliness of the production process. This role will communicate cross-functionally to ensure all parties are aware of change orders and delays with purchase orders. This role will also be responsible formaintaining accurate job status and progress records communicating potential delays or issues to the supervisor and using the database system to manage work orders from release through receipt into stock.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain job progress status records and notify supervisor of impending delays or serious difficulties affecting commitments.

• Respond to material shortages due to lost damaged or defective material in order to prevent work stoppages in area of responsibility.

• Maintain accurate records by updating applicable systems which provide regular reports on the status of product to the Supply Chain department.

• Assist with inquiries from production floor and work with stockroom to resolve issues when required.

• Ensure that engineering change orders affecting parts and materials are incorporated into products by effective date.

• Utilizes database to release update and receive work orders to stock.

• Monthly review of old and aging work orders. (WIP)

• Actively participate in the establishment of point of use material.

• Review past due purchase orders with purchasing and communicate updates to manufacturing.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelors Degreepreferred. High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Must have 3 years related experience in material/production or configuration control environment.

• Working knowledge of material requirements and planning processes in a mixed model environment.

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with high level of attention to detail skills is a must.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff within team and other departments.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel / Word) required.

• APICS Certification a plus

• Knowledge of Visual Manufacturing (Infor) Database a plus

• Knowledge of Backflushing / Point of Use / Min-Max - Inventory management methods is helpful.

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Expected pay range is between $65000.00-$75000.00 per year.

Working Conditions/Physical & Mental Demands

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit talk and hear use repetitive motion type use ten key and keyboard. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle and feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Typical office environment.

Travel Requirements: none

A Culture of Collaboration & Personal Growth

At Mycronic we love what we do but most importantly who we do it with. Because to us the relationships we have with our customers and each other are the keys to success.

Take part in the excitement of working with innovative people and global businesses who are elevating todays standards in modern electronics. Share in the responsibility of bringing great ideas to life within an inclusive culture that not only promotes personal growth and embraces diversity but depends upon it.

Here you are expected to have a voice and will be encouraged to get involved. Its this very mindset that empowers our people to make a positive difference for a broad range of businesses society and the planet every day.

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Opportunity Employer

Mycronic is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.

For a company founded on passion collaboration and outside-the-box thinking there is no greater asset than a diverse workforce. It is the cornerstone of our global internal culture and we actively promote an inclusive and healthy work environment by embracing diversity and showing compassion for our colleagues. Not only does it fuel our innovation capabilities but it also deepens our understanding of our customers as well as the different cultures in which we operate. We believe quite simply that diversity is our competitive edge.