PRODUCTION PLANNER

At PLI Manufacturing, a company of Phoenix Defense, our team members have incredible opportunities to support fabrication work of critical aerospace/space products for prime initiatives and projects in the aerospace and defense industries. We look for people who are team players, collaborative and bring bold new ideas. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our customers while offering the opportunity for career growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. We are now hiring a Production Planner.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

As the Production Planner, responsibilities will include but may not be limited to:

• Optimize order inceptions to ensure punctual delivery goals, provide precise and well-timed order status information to meet operational needs and exceed customer needs.
• Oversee planning/scheduling process from documentation preparation to work orders, job scheduling and beyond.
• Assist with schedule development and implementation on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis and update departments on a regular basis.
• Define and communicate cross-functional action plans across multiple departments to meet production and delivery commitments.
• Customer order status management- provide details to support customer open order status reporting to weekly schedule.
• Managing schedule for changes due to replacement, expedite requests, and material shortages.
• Ability to provide a rolling analysis (12 week minimum) forecast and future look of open backlog to assist management with understanding the demand requirements.
• Inventory management and cycle count accuracy- provide needed plant level support to operations, and accounting to maintain accurate valuation.
• Capacity management and staffing recommendations - provide information to operations management and HR to identify potential conflict in meeting order commitment dates due to headcount.
• Maintain, implement, and improve 5-S Principles.

ABOUT YOU:

• 5+ years of experience in a Master Scheduling position within a manufacturing environment required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelor' Degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of master scheduling and production planning process.
• Ability to create a comprehensive plan and effectively communicate plan requirements to cross functional organization.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook experience.
• Previous experience with production software, PLEX ERP preferred.
• Proficient understanding of lean manufacturing best practices.
• Problem solver who anticipates situations like high demand, shortfalls and bottlenecks.
• Team player who can handle working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid interpersonal communication skills and a desire to lead and work with others.
• Must be able to check parts for conformance to specifications.
• Be a team player who can perform in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational, time management and follow-up skills.

BENEFITS:

• 401K
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Accrued PTO and 10 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance for professional growth
• Perks at work program