Production Planner

Description

SUMMARY:

A production planner is well-versed in production operations and processes and ways to optimize them. They are organized and results-driven with good problem-solving skills. Advanced communication and computer skills are very useful for this role.

The goal is to ensure the smooth flow of production through the shop.

• Interface daily with the shop floor, Area Leads, Management, Purchasing and Customers. 
• Schedule and releases (cut Jobs) per the Production Schedule and Capacity plan.
• Works with manufacturing on scheduling based on material status and available capacity.
• Respond to customer requests (forward upgrade/retrofit requests and system quote requests to Inside Sales team)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule/manage the release of jobs per the Capacity plan
• Coordinating production workflow 
• Address any bottle necks by working with the Area Leads and Management to ensure orders ship on time. Update the SO and Job due dates as required
• Entering of Sales Orders
• Planning, coordinating and prioritizing Jobs through the shop to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Determining manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand
• Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget
• Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
• Prepare and submit status as processes require
• Updates Jobs based on demand changes
• Mentor/train junior members of the organization 
• Other duties as assigned.
• It is every employee’s responsibility to be aware of and adhere to the applicable Safety & Health, Quality and Environmental Process of the Company.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

None

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree from a two-year college or technical school in related discipline
• Seven years of production planning experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Prior Lean or Work Cell experience a major plus
• Excellent communication abilities
• Proven experience as a production planner
• Excellent knowledge of production planning and capacity planning principles
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The normal work environment is typical of a business office, manufacturing operation. 
• The incumbent is routinely required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, touch, see, and hear, and may be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds. 
• While performing the regular duties of the position, the incumbent may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and possible exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. 
• The incumbent must be able to wear safety equipment and follow safety instructions. 

CHA-Plasma-Therm is an equal employment opportunity employer, in accordance with applicable federal and state law for qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental disability, and, when requested and necessary, to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era are also included under this policy.