Production Planner 3

About the role

Rubbercraft (RCC) is seeking a Production Planner III to coordinate daily with Production managers and Production Leads to validate, prioritize, and/or modify production schedules, and to resolve issues affecting schedule adherence and customer service level performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform capacity analysis to support what-if scenarios, forecast changes, and plan for production growth
• Create and support the execution of the master production schedule
• Release manufacturing orders and change orders within a timely manner and as required to support schedules
• Review and respond to MRP planning exception messages as required
• Support the accuracy management of MRP planning parameters and data
• Identify potential supply risks and inventory exposures by aligning supply chain processes with production plan milestones/targets
• Lead the coordination with manufacturing and Sales department to analyze schedule impact for all expedite requests
• Manage and update the required customer lines of balances and other open order status tools, including updating recovery dates and status comments in GP
• Cook with the purchasing department to ensure that the appropriate materials or services are procured to support schedule requirements
• Able to respond to detailed inquiries, and present information to groups and senior management
• Complete in an accurate and timely manner, all special projects and tasks as assigned by the Planning Manager
• Communicate to the Planning Manager and appropriate Inside Sales Representative or Customer Service Representative, any critical issues that will impact the on-time delivery of a customer demand
• Coordinate contingency plans to achieve delivery promises when important deviations occur, properly adjust due dates in the system and inform Customer Service of the changes
• Proactively supports all company and department goals and objectives
• Supports the company’s Mission, Vision & Values
• Drives positive customer experience
• Maintain and support proper documentation of build plans and all applicable sign-offs
• Report process and manufacturing improvements when and if inefficiencies exist, to the Planning Manager or Supply Chain Director
• Supports Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Comply with company good housekeeping and safety practices
• Monitor and report key KPI’s for master schedule performance and schedule adherence

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a progressive manufacturing environment, 4-year degree preferred in Business Management, previous Aerospace manufacturing experience highly desirable
• Manufacturing Order planning management experience including master scheduling, rough cut capacity planning, and data analysis
• ERP/ MRP system experience
• Experience in a fast-paced, high mix manufacturing environment

Competencies

• CPIM Certification or other equivalent supply chain certification
• Presents ideas effectively in formal and informal situations. Conveys thoughts clearly and concisely verbally and written communication
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and Microsoft suite. Knowledge of pivots, V-lookups, charts, and other excel filtering tools
• Highly analytical: critical thinker; strong analytical aptitude and attention to detail; due to the speed and rate of change occurring in this manufacturing environment, must be able to problem-solve and think independently
• Excellent understanding of S&OP, inventory management, master scheduling, capacity planning, & materials replenishment methodologies
• Experience reviewing and issuing manufacturing orders, BOM’s and routers
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English)

Other subjective criteria

• MS Great Plains MRP experience preferred
• Ability to effectively work with several individuals in varying positions throughout different levels of management within the organization
• Ability to be persistent and to follow-through until the order is completed and shipped, or a task has been completed
• Motivated: enthusiastic; strives for excellence; continually seeks to improve self and company; ability and strong desire to grow with the company; leads by example

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits

At Rubbercraft, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work. RCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources. This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.