Production Planner II

Job Summary

The Production Planner II will be responsible for all materials planning for assigned products and/or manufacturing cells to meet the guidelines established by the Master Schedule. Purchase a wide variety of nonstandard, specialized and custom equipment and materials requiring knowledge of electronic and/or mechanical product specifications and sources of supply. Negotiate and award purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on aging of Production Orders in WIP.
• Monitor and report shortage quantities affecting WIP and Production Order Release.
• Monitor and report SRU and LRU on time completions.
• On-time review of Planned Orders due for release.
• On-time release of production orders not held up due to shortages.
• Support daily shortage and other manufacturing coordination meetings.
• Maintain open Production Orders as required.
• Maintain item ordering and planning data.
• Prioritize receipts of material needed to meet MRP schedules.
• Action all messages generated by MRP, including release of Production Orders, Reschedule and Cancellation.
• Maintain Production Orders, including red lining.
• Manually firm-plan Planned Production Orders, as needed, to level load floor capacity.
• Maintain Production Orders, including red lining.
• Send material in kit of piece fashion outside of ESA Fort Worth to support Outside Production Orders.

Requirements

• Monitor and report on aging of Production Orders in WIP.
• Maintain item ordering and planning data.
• Prioritize receipts of material needed to meet MRP schedules.
• Action all messages generated by MRP, including release of Production Orders, Reschedule and Cancellation.
• Maintain Production Orders, including red lining.
• Manually firm-plan Planned Production Orders, as needed, to level load floor capacity.
• Maintain Production Orders, including red lining.
• Send material in kit of piece fashion outside of ESA Fort Worth to support Outside Production Orders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years’ experience

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of manufacturing electronic components.
• Experienced in a production order process.
• Experience in a warehouse business environment.
• Analytical aptitude.
• Good inter-personal skills.
• Ability to use software application as needed.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future.
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Generous Employee Referral Program.
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more.
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees.

Company Information

Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube.