Senior Production Planner

On time release of work orders to meet customer delivery schedules

Plan and coordinate production schedules for the manufacturing of fuel cell components and assemblies.

Work closely with supply chain to ensure material needed to meet production schedule is on-hand and consistent with quality specifications.

Manage the work order process from start to finish in order to meet the customer required delivery dates in the master schedule.

Partner with engineering to manage deviations to the standard material requirements for a given build.

Facilitate new product release and ensure the related configuration to the ERP system before beginning production efforts.

Identify, prepare, submit and oversee ERP system change requests.

Introduce process improvement initiatives to the work order management system and other related business processes which help to drive efficiencies, reduce operating costs and increase inventory accuracy.

Support the Engineering Development Order process (EDO) for engineering requests of production components, modules or systems to aid in the development of future product lines.

Work with cross-functional partners to support a remanufacturing process that allows an efficient pipeline of qualified remanufactured parts back into the production stream.

Assist the production and warehouse team members in non-routine investigations of inventory issues in order to identify root causes and implement appropriate corrective actions.

Control materials usage, maintain inventory accuracy and ensure schedule conformance with the production team leads.

Core Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate production schedules for the manufacturing of fuel cell components and assemblies.
• Work closely with supply chain to ensure material needed to meet production schedule is on-hand and consistent with quality specifications.
• Manage the work order process from start to finish in order to meet the customer required delivery dates in the master schedule.
• Partner with engineering to manage deviations to the standard material requirements for a given build.
• Facilitate new product release and ensure the related configuration to the ERP system before beginning production efforts.
• Identify, prepare, submit and oversee ERP system change requests.
• Introduce process improvement initiatives to the work order management system and other related business processes which help to drive efficiencies, reduce operating costs and increase inventory accuracy.
• Support the Engineering Development Order process (EDO) for engineering requests of production components, modules or systems to aid in the development of future product lines.
• Work with cross-functional partners to support a remanufacturing process that allows an efficient pipeline of qualified remanufactured parts back into the production stream.
• Assist the production and warehouse team members in non-routine investigations of inventory issues in order to identify root causes and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Control materials usage, maintain inventory accuracy and ensure schedule conformance with the production team leads.

Education And Experience

• BS degree in business, supply chain, engineering or other relevant field of study.
• Minimum 10 years of materials planning experience in a manufacturing environment; preferred experience in a scheduling capacity for a technology product line.
• Experience and proficiency with ERP systems; Avante experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite.
• Data mining skills with the ability to develop analytics for specific measurements.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team atmosphere.
• Superior interpersonal skills and communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Pay Rate

$69,900.00 - $104,900.00

The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.