Entry Level Production Planner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Planner
Pay Rate: $25-$32/hr
Location: Irvine, CA
Area Code: 949, 714
ZIP Code: 92618
Start Date: Right Away
Shift: 1st Shift, 5AM, 6AM,7AM or 8AM start
Keywords: #PlannerJobs #IrvineJobs
Job Description:
SUMMARY:
Ensures performance to the master production schedule to achieve division objectives for customer service, inventory levels, and configuration management.
Plans, prepares, issues, and controls basic production schedules and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Identifies common raw material and component requirements for production from engineering and production specifications.
* Ensures accurate item master schedules and bill of materials.
* Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.
* Confirms materials supply is available to meet demand. Prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts to support master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements.
* Coordinates material movements between internal work and storage areas and/or outside processing or suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed.
* Schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders and/or stock transfers to meet customer shipping dates.
* Projects hardware availability for assembly build schedule update and development of monthly sales plan objectives.
* Analyzes inventory usage, scrap, and waste, and identifies and quantifies potential problems and causes that would impact the ability to achieve inventory level objectives.
* Advises and assists management in resolving problems concerning over shipments, shortages, engineering changes, and cancellation of orders. Monitors component shortage status.
* May prepare detailed layouts of component shortage requirements on assigned programs over three-month horizon.
* Maintains configuration control on all open orders and appropriate data files as required by division policies and procedures.
* Coordinates cross-functional activities with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Shipping/Receiving, and Contract Administration to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production process and consistent information regarding status and priorities.
* Recommends changes to improve product or process efficiency and/or reduce cost using continuous improvement principles.
* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical and/or trade publications, establishing networks, and/or participating in professional associations.
* Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. Complies with policies and procedures in Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM).
* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g., continuous improvement).
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Professional entry level position at least 1 year of experience
* Bachelor"s degree in business administration or a related field;
* CPIM Ceritification a plus
* Knowledge of general manufacturing and business operations and key manufacturing resources planning theories and principles including continuous improvement methods (e.g., pull systems, process mapping, JIT).
* General knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to production control.
* General knowledge of manufacturing resource planning systems and standard business application software.
* Ability to research and analyze data and develop recommendations or resolve problems by drawing on internal information and referring to prior decisions.
* Ability to work with only general work direction and instructions regarding the scope of assignments and determine priority and order of assignments.
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and policies.
* Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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