Value Stream Planner

About the role

At Exotic Metals Forming Division (EMFD), the Value Stream Planner is an experienced member of a Value Stream Manufacturing team. This position collaborates with others to plan and execute manufacturing programs and build plans, ensuring on-time conforming product delivery. Working at EMFD means being part of a team and culture committed to continuous improvement, creative thinking, and delivering quality products to customers globally.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily production control tasks, including ship reports and input material releases.
• Analyze sales orders within the planning lead time to ensure material availability for scheduled orders.
• Support the value stream by planning manufacturing build plans and troubleshooting exceptions to product flow.
• Perform analysis to identify trends, drivers, and issues in production planning; initiate countermeasures to resolve issues and develop capability.
• Organize and manage multiple conflicting projects while troubleshooting and recommending solutions.
• Coordinate and support internal and external supplier replenishment methods.
• Manage discrepant and stranded inventory to minimize work in process.
• Monitor, report, and update MRB work center manufacturing work orders until returned to standard shop flow.
• Actively participate in Lean process improvement and projects.
• Collaborate with the Production Supervisor and Value Stream Support team to resolve root causes of production downtime.
• Execute basic program plans with follow-up accuracy in record-keeping and communications.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in business or another technical field.
• Manufacturing experience, preferably in a high-volume, low-mix environment.
• Use of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Understanding of how to apply Lean in a Job Shop (such as QRM) or mid-volume repetitive operations (such as Value Stream).
• Proven ability to demonstrate good judgment and make effective decisions based on facts.
• Proficiency with MS Office Products, with extensive experience in Excel.
• Minimal project management experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in operational or manufacturing environments; familiarity with the Theory of Constraints is a plus.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, this is a drug-free workplace, and all applicants will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present information effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to successfully interact with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently with demonstrated self-initiative.

Pay

Pay Range: $70,890 to $117,300 annually. Participation in the Annual Incentive Program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with competitive premium costs.
• Voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability programs, and adoption assistance.
• Care.com membership and financial planning assistance at no cost.
• Supplemental benefit programs, including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.