Production Planner III

Position is located in Simi Valley, California.

About the role

This position coordinates the processing of all released jobs through shop floor and OSP operations. The role interacts closely with the Commercial team, Manufacturing, Supply Chain/Purchasing, Outside Processing, Quality, and Production Control to prioritize and expedite parts to meet schedule. Generates and maintains status reports to support the cross-functional team and ensure On-Time-Delivery to customers.

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person’, including U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and prioritizes jobs through work cells and outside operations to best meet On-Time Delivery to Customers, including prioritizing lists based on communicated priorities.
• Responsible for releasing production orders on time.
• Identifies problems or bottlenecks delaying critical jobs from completing on time, communicates possible solutions, and follows through with required persons to resolve issues.
• Statuses jobs and maintains an updated list of remaining operations for all released jobs.
• Maintains accurate data for the daily dispatch list.
• Responsible for maintaining MRP accuracy for assigned product lines.
• Reviews cell demand and capacity.
• Assists with master scheduling and capacity analysis.
• Forecasts Line Item Shipment Accuracy and identifies orders at risk of late delivery.
• Continuously develops and improves planning processes for efficiency and waste reduction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BA degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a planner.
• Ability to deal constructively with all levels of the organization.
• Able to generate reports, investigate, and resolve problems using basic problem-solving tools and methodologies.
• Good working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) methodologies and practices.
• High-level knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
• Working experience in ERP operating systems.
• Excellent English verbal, reading, and writing skills.
• Great organization skills.

Pay

Expected salary: $80,000 - $105,000 a year. Several factors are considered when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role responsibilities, candidate’s work experience, skills, and education.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

About the company

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates worldwide who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit, and control motion. The company’s offerings include electric motors, air moving subsystems, power transmission components, and automation solutions (controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors). End markets include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord operates through three segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control, with facilities worldwide.