The posting
Who we are
Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.
The Aurora Driver https://aurora.tech will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.
At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech http://aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/auroradriver.
What we are looking for
Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Production Planner to help coordinate and plan our production activities.
In this role you will
- Schedule, coordinate and monitor the flow of materials and products through the complete production cycle
- Provide timely scheduling and delivery of manufacturing work orders to the warehouse team and the manufacturing floor
- Regularly provide production performance and status reports to management
- Facilitating the timely delivery of products to customers
- Coordinating production operations in accordance with material, labor, and equipment availability
- Recommending viable solutions to reduce production costs as well as improve production processes and product quality
- Evaluating purchase orders to create suitable production schedules
- Monitor material supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks in usage
- Address issues regarding quality and production
Required qualifications
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment with scheduling and planning responsibilities, preferably in a technology industry.
- Sound knowledge of Enterprise Requirements Planning and Material Requirements Planning (ERP/MRP) principles and related software. MES is a plus.
- Strong regard for product quality and safety standards, specifically ESD.
- Sharp analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills with spreadsheets, powerpoint, and word processing.
Desirable qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business management, or related field is preferred
- Good understanding of the industry market trends and conditions
- Technical certifications such as CPIM or CSCM certification preferred
The base salary range for this position is $87,000 - $126,000 per Year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.
Working at Aurora
At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.
We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy, and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, Aurorans are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with some roles requiring more frequent in-office presence, up to 5 days per week, based on operational needs.
Our Careers page https://aurora.tech/careers provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom https://aurora.tech/newsroom.
Our commitment to safety
At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.
Our commitment to inclusion
Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.
