Production Planner/Scheduler II

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

The Production Planner/Scheduler 2 serves a critical role in Draper’s Operations org. They are responsible for developing the detailed schedules and plans related to material procurement as well as production execution. The Production Planner/Scheduler 2 interacts heavily cross-functionally with Programs, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations to ensure production commitments will be met on time and budget for Draper’s customers.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develops detailed schedules, material requirements lists and production plans for complex products and/or production processes where the manufacturing processes are new and/or variable. 

• Reviews engineering plans and product specifications to determine raw material requirements to support manufacturing schedules. 

• Works with Supply Chain to obtain and schedule materials based on production forecasts. 

• Works with Engineering and related design areas to develop tools and procedures to maximize facility and equipment utilization. 

• May provide work leadership for lower level employees (but no supervisory responsibility)

• Plan and report on high visibility priority programs requiring detailed procurement requirements and schedule adherence

• Perform inventory analysis and launch purchase requisitions within MRP.

• Create Purchase requisitions, if required, in ERP.

• Interface with internal customers to convey obsolescence and lead time issues.

• Provide input to a cross-functional team at Production meetings.

• Develop and distribute production schedules to key stakeholders.

• Ensures timely flow of material from receipt to factory floor.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel.

• Experience with Microsoft Office products; Excel, Word, PowerPoint

• Working knowledge of Operations and ERP systems

• Working knowledge of FAR/ DFAR, ITAR and ISO requirements.

• Be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, a related field or equivalent experience

Experience
3-7 years production planning experience, including a thorough knowledge of a variety of manufacturing activities including purchasing, materials, engineering and production processes.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$75,000.00 - $150,000.00

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