Production Planner

Company Description

24M Technologies answers the world’s need for affordable energy storage by enabling a new, more cost-effective solution — SemiSolidTM lithium-ion technology. Our breakthrough manufacturing platform provides for low-cost, high energy density, safe and long-life storage for electric mobility, grid and other applications. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders, including the Volkswagen Group, Kyocera, GPSC and FREYR, 24M has built an ecosystem to rapidly scale the SemiSolidTM platform and develop a better, cleaner energy future. Founded in 2010 and led by some of the battery industry’s foremost inventors, scientists and entrepreneurs, 24M is headquartered in Cambridge, Mass. and backed by top industrial partners and venture capital firms. For more information, please visit www.24-m.com.

Job Description

The Production Planner is a key member of the high performing team that is bringing advanced lithium-ion batteries to market along with developing the proprietary manufacturing system to produce this product. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining 24m’s production schedule on multiple pilot and R&D assembly lines.  24m’s engineering development programs are fast paced, requiring the person in this role to move quickly and confidently to enable colleagues with the resources required to efficiently, effectively, and safely meet corporate goals.  Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to expand technical, product, and process knowledge are key to successful candidate, as well as a strong work ethic and attention to detail. The role will report to the Manager, EHS & Operations.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for developing, maintaining, and communicating a detailed product development and production schedule for pilot and R&D cell build lines
• Own weekly communication of pilot and R&D build schedules to the company
• Improve hand off of cell build designs from product to operations and operations engineering
• Review bills of materials for product assembly campaigns against available materials inventory to assess readiness and flag material risks
• Monitor materials supply flow, leading procurement of critical raw materials to maintain adequate inventory levels
• Collaborate with supervisor to align multiple stakeholder requirements with corporate milestones by identifying and taking advantage of opportunities for efficient scheduling of pilot line resources
• Work closely with operational and engineering leaders for multiple process areas to understand workflows and adjacencies in the 24m process
• Provide regular, easy to understand progress updates on campaign and engineering programs against corporate milestones
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years directly related work experience in production planning or technical operations management.  Highly qualified and motivated candidates with less experience will be considered
• Lithium-ion manufacturing experience preferred
• Demonstrated history of meticulous attention to detail, ability to adapt quickly and efficiently
• Comfortable collaborating across a rapidly growing organization, driving communication with stakeholders who often have competing priorities
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.  Exercises good time management and prioritization skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Additional Information

Physical and Environmental Standards: 

• Capable of working in low moisture dry room environment: < 1.0% Relative Humidity (-50°C dew point)
• Capable of wearing clean room attire when working in dry room environment: face mask, hair net, safety glasses, gloves, coverall suit and shoe covers
• Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.