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Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System's CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE BUSINESS business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

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Production Planner

A Production Planner will work in the capacity of a Factory Planner, Material Planner, or Production Control Analyst depending on the business need.  A Production Planner ensures that production requirements are met daily through analysis and reporting of production status, material supply/ demand alignment, and forecasting impacts. This individual will work with the management team to ensure that deadlines and schedules are met thereby preventing line stoppages and delays.

Responsibilities:

• Create, release, and update Discrete Jobs (DJs) based on analysis of Production needs, capacity, schedule, and sequencing, including regularly scheduled work and emergent requirements.
• Review material availability and perform necessary steps required to maintain schedule, including material transfers and purchase requisitions (PRs).
• Continuously review DJ start/stop dates and update as necessary. 
• Plan, review and maintain production progress, to include supporting and facilitating production teams to meet daily and weekly production requirements.  
• Create/maintain Production Control Boards for each craft.
• Recommend corrective action needed to maintain production schedule.
• Work closely with other departments, (i.e., Production, Warehouse, Supply Management) to manage the product flow to meet deadlines and prevent line stoppages and delays.  
• Makes sure that required parts or assemblies reach the installation point at the proper time in the proper sequence and in sufficient quantity, in keeping with the schedule.
• Assess and determine reasons for delays in delivery of parts and recommends possible corrective action.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

A BS degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.

Position Requirements:

• Three (3) plus years of manufacturing, inventory/warehousing control, production control/planning or scheduling experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of fabrication processes with ability to formulate fabrication sequences and instructions from engineering data.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities efficiently (able to multi-task) to meet changing deadlines.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of multi-level Bill of Material Structure.
• Proficient in MS Office software (i.e., Word, Excel, etc.).
• Demonstrated analytical and attention to detail skills.
• Oracle system knowledge preferred

Essential Physical Demand Requirements:

Physical demands described have been validated by on-site job analysis.  They are representative of the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential functions of this job.  The following information is a synopsis of key physical demand requirements determined from a detailed job analysis:

Postural:  Must have the ability to move extremities and spine throughout an enough range of motion that will permit the employee to work in a variety of postures involving a range from floor to overhead level.  Flexing and twisting of the trunk and other awkward postures are occasionally required.

Dexterity:  Must have a good dexterity and frequently use one and two hands throughout the work period for hand tools and handling materials.

Cardiorespiratory Demand:  Must have enough cardiorespiratory fitness to be able to perform medium work involving constant standing and walking, material handling and performing work in a hot, humid environment.

General Physical Activities:  Include standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, seeing distant/reading, reaching, hearing, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs and balancing.

Physical Demand Level - Medium:  Must be able to perform medium physical labor as classified by the United States Department of Labor.  Physical demands typically involve lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling not to exceed 60 lbs.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

 - Flexible Work Schedules

 - Education Assistance

 - Career Development & Training Opportunities

 - Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

 - Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

 - Paid Parental Leave

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Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country.  We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.