Planner / Scheduler I

Located in Woodland, WA, LifePort is the leading manufacturer of medical transportation and interior products as well as ballistic armor protection systems for fixed and rotary wing aircraft.  From large multi-aircraft projects to small custom projects, LifePort supplies the industry’s largest aerospace OEMs and end users with the finest aviation solutions today.

Position Overview:

Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials are timed to meet production requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates all functional department inputs for the scheduling of finished goods and intermediate products within the Master Scheduling time horizon
• Partners with Production and Purchasing to maintain Manufacturing Lead Times (MLT), Standard Hours, and Purchasing Lead Times (PLT).
• Leads project kick-off meetings to align all functional groups with the released sales order in an effort to identify additional risks.
• Coordinate with Production Control and Stores to direct the timely release of work orders (WO) and the delivery of kits to the shop floor to align with WO start times.
• Ensure Master Planning Schedule (dates, progress, and notes) support the current production delivery schedule.
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data 
• Communicate priorities for processing workflow through receiving, inspection, stores, or other departments to ensure timely delivery
• Analyze impact of non-conforming materials (MRB) to determine the appropriate action plan and ensure that internal departments follow up as required
• Communicates change in the production schedule to align the Value Stream revenue recognition
• Identify product and build flow improvements to eliminate non-value added operations
• Responsible for ensuring that the master plan for procurement of raw materials and production of finished goods and intermediates (sub-assemblies) is adhered to in alignment with established supply/demand plans and customer service levels
• Provides Make/Buy analysis on manufactured parts
• Records data on Forecast vs. Actual results (department metrics)
• Competent in all aspects of work responsibilities of Production Control
• Create standard production work orders
• Re-Schedule WOs as required.
• Creates Bills of Material, modifies Item Cards and process ECO changes as required
• Develop routing operations for guidance of production technicians

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must be proficient with MS Suite (Project, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with ERP/MRP software

Education, Certifications and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• AA/AS degree or other post high school training
• 1-2 years related experience 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for that of a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment.

All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or resp