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SUMMARY Production Planner I individual Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between work centers with complete regard for the shop sequences and shipping schedule. Coordinates and secures inventory items based upon inventory levels and parts usage. Follows improvement plans to production processes, methods and controls to maximize efficiency of the manufacturing. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation for disabilities may be made for one or more of the following: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Reviews documents, materials, products, and work processes, in order to maintain completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.
Reviews production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements and material priorities.
Communicates with department Supervisors and other departments’ personnel to evaluate progress and discuss needed changes with Production Planners, creating work orders, work order splits and chain loading to assure there is no down time on machinery within the factory.
Assist with the revision of production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions.
Communicates with vendors and customers to in order to coordinate production and shipping activities. Reviews and communicates the production schedules to Manufacturing Supervisors.
Compiles data and information in order to create various production and customer reports for review by Operations Management.
Utilizes MRP system to maintain shop floor reporting and accurate records.
Supports and maintains all company and departmental HSE policies, procedures, and practices,
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.
Responsible for complying with ISO 14001 standards, aspects, directives and impact as related to the HSE policy commitments.
Responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times.
Required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.
Continually seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results.
Required to comply waste reduction and elimination initiatives specially related with the department and company recycling opportunities and energy efficiencies to elimination of production waste.
Works under limited supervision with a wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Other duties may be assigned.
Ways of working, Experience, and Behaviors To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; understands the work flows and procedures; and knowledge of continues improvement. Technical Skills – Intermediate expertise with the company selected computer software; Good understanding of multiple; Understands and has working knowledge of the manufacturing production control and planning processes, procedures, and practices; Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and production equipment; Oral and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of team members.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities of self; Uses time efficiently; Plans for resources in a creative way only adding cost as absolutely necessary; Sets goals and objectives; Works within action plans.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS SKILLS AND ABILITIES Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 1-3 years equivalent combination of education and experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
Basics Certification Preferred
Experience with an MRP System preferred
Seeking for a college student or graduate studying engineering with Purchasing Experience and/or BS Engineering
Minimum 1-2 years working experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 1-2 years of Expeditor or Production Planning I direct experience preferred in a fast paced manufacturing environment
APICS Basics certification or experience preferred
Programming Knowledge such as Visual Basic preferred
Experience with an MRP System
Basics Certification Preferred
Language Skills Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and follow instructions in oral, written, and basic diagram formats; Ability to multi-task and accomplish different internal and external directives. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate knowledge of basic mainframe computer systems and familiar with Presentation, Word Processing software, and Electronic Mail software; Excel; Access; Database systems; and Internet software;
Certificates, licenses, registrations PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND ,SAFETY Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time; requires eye-hand coordination, use hands hand movement and manual dexterity use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, listen and speak. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up bend, reach to shoulder level and lift, carrying, pushing and/or pulling to 30 pounds. Normal/average eye vision abilities and hearing level within normal/average range preferred. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Safety and Environmental The responsibilities of the position include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures. Employee will be required to wear personal safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or proper footwear PPE in specified areas.
Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture Be exemplary in terms of health, safety and the environment, in particular by:
Respecting and ensuring respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment (in particular the LISI golden rules) Immediately correcting, whenever possible, or reporting to his or her superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety and environmental protection Implementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risks
Participate, upon request, in analyses (of risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to his/her professional scope Be familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her work Be familiar with the site's HSE policy and objectives To be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact
BENEFITS: MedicalDentalVisionFSA/HSA401K MatchingVacation PaySick PayEducation Reimbursement Salary: $27.00 - $37.00 per hour
