Production Planner I-II (McClellan Park, CA) at Kratos Defense & Security Solutions McClellan Park, CA
Job DescriptionGENERAL JOB
Summary:
The Production Planner is responsible for effective management and coordination of the planning function for assigned customers and product.
Works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Material/Inventory Control, and Buyers to ensure customer delivery and quality requirements are achieved here at KUAS.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The duties and responsibilities listed below apply to all levels of Production Planners.
Each level of Production Planner has additional duties and responsibilities listed.
Produces production schedules for product lines, initiates work orders, and establishes priorities for specific customer orders.
Revises schedule daily according to work order specifications, established priorities, and availability or capability of labor, parts, materials, machines, and equipment.
Understands manufacturing capabilities and capacities with production.
Responsible for product work orders, cradle to grave.
Understands system planning parameters per established processes.
(Scheduling parameters defined within the ERP system.
)Serves as an effective conduit for information sharing among all of the functional segments of the organization for capacity requirements and material needs.
Will compile, store, and retrieve production data, using computer.
Follows safety precautions.
Ensures that the work area and equipment are kept clean.
Communicates professionally and effectively, both written and verbal.
Production Planner IWorks under high degree of supervision.
Produces production schedules for simple product lines, initiates work orders, and establishes priorities for specific customer orders.
Utilizes system reports and other sources to meet production requirements and minimize scheduling impacts.
Notifies appropriate personnel when work orders are past scheduled receipt date.
Production Planner IIWorks under limited supervision.
Utilizes system reports, other inputs including experience and judgment to meet production requirements and maximize production on time performance.
Reviews new contracts and inputs sales lines for product deliveries.
Tracks new product and ensures BOMs, Routings, and Packaging requirements have been defined by Engineering upon release of Sales orders in ERP System.
Reviews materials and ensures with buyers that all material will be delivered to meet the production schedule.
Understand, develop and communicate with Master Scheduler capacity plans for any work centers that do not meet the due dates within the ERP system.
Coordinates manufacturing capabilities and capacities with productionAdjust promise ship and delivery dates to meet or exceed contract dates.
Communicate any issues that may effect on time performance.
Maintains system planning parameters per established processes, including recommending improvements for process enhancement.
(Scheduling parameters defined within the ERP system.
)Serves as an effective conduit for information sharing among all of the functional segments of the organization for capacity requirements and material needs.
Coordinates scheduling activities with subordinate staff.
Participates in the RFQ and contract review process, establishing and committing a ship date that is acceptable to both KUAS and the customer.
Other Job FunctionsOther duties may be assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
N/AExperience and SkillsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Each successive level of Production Planner builds on the identified typical qualifications listed for the previous level(s) Production Planner.
Production Planner I2 years directly related experience, preferably in an aerospace or composites mfg environment.
Ability to solve problems with assistance, resulting from the complex nature of items produced.
High degree of integrity; solid judgment and initiative.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface well with other internal departments.
Proficiency in automated business planning and control systems, as well as MS Office.
Production Planner II5 years directly related experience, preferably in an aerospace or composites mfg environment.
Exposure or limited experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment preferred.
Ability to solve problems resulting from the complex nature of items produced and purchased, with limited assistance.
EDUCATION AND
Experience:
Each successive level of Buyer/Planner builds on the identified typical qualifications listed for the previous level(s) Buyer/Planner.
Production Planner IB.
S.
Degree in related field preferred.
Additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
May be required to obtain and maintain a U.
S.
security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.
S.
Citizenship).
Production Planner IIB.
S.
Degree in related field preferred.
Additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Office or Manufacturing EnvironmentMay work extended hours or weekendsOffice/Administrative type workEmployee may generate, handle, manage, or work around hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
The Production Planner is responsible for effective management and coordination of the planning function for assigned customers and product.
Works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Material/Inventory Control, and Buyers to ensure customer delivery and quality requirements are achieved here at KUAS.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The duties and responsibilities listed below apply to all levels of Production Planners.
Each level of Production Planner has additional duties and responsibilities listed.
Produces production schedules for product lines, initiates work orders, and establishes priorities for specific customer orders.
Revises schedule daily according to work order specifications, established priorities, and availability or capability of labor, parts, materials, machines, and equipment.
Understands manufacturing capabilities and capacities with production.
Responsible for product work orders, cradle to grave.
Understands system planning parameters per established processes.
(Scheduling parameters defined within the ERP system.
)Serves as an effective conduit for information sharing among all of the functional segments of the organization for capacity requirements and material needs.
Will compile, store, and retrieve production data, using computer.
Follows safety precautions.
Ensures that the work area and equipment are kept clean.
Communicates professionally and effectively, both written and verbal.
Production Planner IWorks under high degree of supervision.
Produces production schedules for simple product lines, initiates work orders, and establishes priorities for specific customer orders.
Utilizes system reports and other sources to meet production requirements and minimize scheduling impacts.
Notifies appropriate personnel when work orders are past scheduled receipt date.
Production Planner IIWorks under limited supervision.
Utilizes system reports, other inputs including experience and judgment to meet production requirements and maximize production on time performance.
Reviews new contracts and inputs sales lines for product deliveries.
Tracks new product and ensures BOMs, Routings, and Packaging requirements have been defined by Engineering upon release of Sales orders in ERP System.
Reviews materials and ensures with buyers that all material will be delivered to meet the production schedule.
Understand, develop and communicate with Master Scheduler capacity plans for any work centers that do not meet the due dates within the ERP system.
Coordinates manufacturing capabilities and capacities with productionAdjust promise ship and delivery dates to meet or exceed contract dates.
Communicate any issues that may effect on time performance.
Maintains system planning parameters per established processes, including recommending improvements for process enhancement.
(Scheduling parameters defined within the ERP system.
)Serves as an effective conduit for information sharing among all of the functional segments of the organization for capacity requirements and material needs.
Coordinates scheduling activities with subordinate staff.
Participates in the RFQ and contract review process, establishing and committing a ship date that is acceptable to both KUAS and the customer.
Other Job FunctionsOther duties may be assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
N/AExperience and SkillsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Each successive level of Production Planner builds on the identified typical qualifications listed for the previous level(s) Production Planner.
Production Planner I2 years directly related experience, preferably in an aerospace or composites mfg environment.
Ability to solve problems with assistance, resulting from the complex nature of items produced.
High degree of integrity; solid judgment and initiative.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface well with other internal departments.
Proficiency in automated business planning and control systems, as well as MS Office.
Production Planner II5 years directly related experience, preferably in an aerospace or composites mfg environment.
Exposure or limited experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment preferred.
Ability to solve problems resulting from the complex nature of items produced and purchased, with limited assistance.
EDUCATION AND
Experience:
Each successive level of Buyer/Planner builds on the identified typical qualifications listed for the previous level(s) Buyer/Planner.
Production Planner IB.
S.
Degree in related field preferred.
Additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
May be required to obtain and maintain a U.
S.
security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.
S.
Citizenship).
Production Planner IIB.
S.
Degree in related field preferred.
Additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Office or Manufacturing EnvironmentMay work extended hours or weekendsOffice/Administrative type workEmployee may generate, handle, manage, or work around hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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