Production Control Planner

Contract-to-hire position

Responsibilties

• Create and maintain a prototype plan based on forecast, inventory levels, safety stock levels, and project-specific levels while minimizing cost.
• Create and maintain the Bill of Materials from release drawings and requests.
• Actively participate in decision points during prototyping efforts.
• Work with management to identify and mitigate risks throughout project execution.
• Coordinate, issue, and control materials for assigned projects and the Prototype Network.
• Analyze Oracle reports/output recommendations and release factory orders to manufacturing and assembly areas.
• Evaluate Oracle reports/output recommendations and initiate appropriate actions related to cancellation, rescheduling, or modification of "released" jobs in Fabrication & Assembly.
• Expedite "purchased" material component shortages with the appropriate buyer.
• Participate in daily scheduled factory order status meetings to achieve 100% on-time performance where possible.
• Interface closely with Build Project Lead/Prototype Integration Engineers to:
• Evaluate customer requirements and approve the release of materials in support of special projects and prototype builds.
• Monitor and adjust build schedules as necessary to maintain valid due dates on all orders.
• Release sufficient work to meet department earned hours targets.
• Inform immediate supervisor of potential voids and assist in remedial actions to make adjustments.
• Participate as a team member on task forces to:
• Reduce costs and inventory levels.
• Improve on-time delivery of products.
• Coordinate with Engineering on:
• The release of drawings and reviews for manufacturability of parts and material requirements.
• Serve as the point of contact and subject matter expert for coordination of all released engineering data.
• Responsible for translating this data into usable procurement and manufacturing requirements.
• Prioritize work and coordinate with Engineering Program Managers, Team Leads, Quality, and Certification groups to achieve program efficiencies.
• Meet established deadlines and minimize operational impacts.
• Coordinate with the broader Prototype Network team to:
• Analyze prototyping schedules and capacity requirements.
• Provide timely status and expedite work-around plans to preserve schedules.
• Identify relevant trends and improvement opportunities, then develop and coordinate corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of safety by monitoring self and others to assure all duties are performed within the guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in applicable discipline and/or 3-5 years experience working in a Prototype/Production Control / Planning or Materials group in a prototyping or manufacturing environment (equivalent experience will be considered)
• Experience with material planning. Excel, PowerPoint and Word experience required.
• Familiarity with Oracle business system
• Awareness and understanding of Bills of Material
• Strong communication, analysis, and math skills a plus.
• Data analysis skills using Excel or equivalent is required.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry skills.
• Highly organized and able to multitask.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot problems.
• Windchill ORACLE MRP or ERP systems Six Sigma / Lean Concepts