kSARIA
kSARIA is hiring: Production Planner in Saint Petersburg
kSARIA, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States, 33739
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Overview
Plans and prepares production schedules for the manufacture of complex cable and wire harness assemblies for Aerospace and Defense products.
Responsibilities
- Draws up production schedule and resource plan to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts and customer orders.
- Analyzes production specifications and facility capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools and personnel requirements.
- Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
- Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
- Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
- Prepare production reports and report on production status and issues to upper management.
- Handle production disruptions and productivity problems; coordinate with production area managers and supervision teams to establish production plans and priorities.
- Participate in scheduled meetings to liaise with Sales, Engineering, Production and other departments for changes and adjustments, influencing production schedules.
Qualifications
- 5-10 years in a production control position in a high-volume manufacturer of products for the Aerospace and Military markets.
- Excellent mathematical ability to evaluate and assess resources and variables that impact production.
- Necessary computer skills to track and document various schedules, projects and resource availability.
- Advanced MS Excel competency is a plus.
- Effective communication: proficient in influencing peers and management through data-driven analysis.
- Problem-solving skills: experienced in solving complex issues.
- Organizational expertise: able to collaborate across a matrixed organization of technical and production peers.
- Teamwork skills: demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in a dynamic team environment.
- Education: Bachelor of Administration in Business/Operations preferred.
- Working environment familiarity with manufacturing floor and office settings; extended periods on the production floor communicating with technicians, engineers, assemblers and supervisory personnel.
- Extensive use of computer and specialty software programs.
- Exposed to minimum to moderate noise levels on the production floor; ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Must be US Person — Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Working Environment
- Manufacturing floor and office environment.
- Extended periods of time on the production floor communicating with technicians, engineers, assemblers and supervisory personnel.
- Extensive use of computer and specialty software programs.
- Exposed to minimum to moderate noise levels on the production floor.
- Minimum lifting of 20 pounds or less.
Requirements
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Management and Manufacturing
- Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing