Production Planner 2- #203118

Job Title: Production Planner 2

Pay Rate: $20.78 to $25.97

Duration:  (6 months)

HOURS: 9/80 work week. 100% On-Site.

NOTE: US Citizen.

~ Production Planner |

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Production Planner 2 for a contract opportunity in San Diego, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planner must understand manufacturing capacity and allocate as required to meet build plan commitments. Expedites and reschedules open purchase orders to suit production-planning requirement.

Create and release manufacturing orders based on bill-of-materials and configuration. Close work orders after sub-assemblies, ensure assemblies and integration are complete.

Track material shortages for manufacturing orders, kits, sub-assemblies based on bill-of-material or drawings/configuration. Communicate to program team and management critical part shortages that will jeopardize ship schedule.

Maintain inventory including shelf life sensitive material and tooling for the program.

Coordinates and expedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between departments, according to manufacturing schedules or priorities, and compiles and maintains manual or computerized record.

Prepares purchase requests for the purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements.

Perform work order variance analysis and review MRP execution and ensures accuracy of information, reconciles supply and demand, validates master scheduling requirement.

Update Work Orders based on Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).

Performs material cycle counts, assists with program close out and disposition.

Analyzes all scheduling reports including capacity base on work breakdown schedule; material requirements list and production plans for work centers.

An understanding of how a Bill of Materials is developed and managed through the product life cycle, including identifying make and buy parts and revision control of parts.

Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability and production problems to ensure that personnel/equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed; confirms material supply and demands.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree or minimum 2 years planning experience in a manufacturing environment.

Production control planning and scheduling experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure and very tight timelines.

Strong computer literacy using an ERP system and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Follow written and verbal instruction.

Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification a plus.

Must have the ability to lift up to 25 lbs., walk or stand for extended periods of time.

Ability to be forklift certified.

Be willing to work overtime, as needed.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma/GED.

School must be accredited.