Evident Microscopy
Production Scheduler/Material Planner
Evident Microscopy, State College, Pennsylvania, United States
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Evident Microscopy . At Evident Microscopy, a Wabtec company, we are in the business of realizing potential. Our employees are the architects of the future. If you want to revolutionize the way the world moves, start here. Job Description
The production planner will be responsible for activities related to production planning, material availability, and lifecycle management. This individual will develop, implement, and maintain production planning and material management systems. This role will coordinate with the Demand, Purchasing, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to ensure on-time delivery of product. The person in this role is expected to prepare material requirement plans by using enterprise resource planning systems while seeking continuous improvement of systems and processes. Responsibilities
Manage and release the production plan, material availability, and prepare production work orders for manufacturing to complete customer orders according to demand and establish proper replenishment and stocking quantities. Work with manufacturing to set manufacturing priorities and ensure adherence to the schedule. Drive system performance and optimization to balance supply and demand, bring transparency to risks, supply constraints, and opportunities to support the S&OP process. Help create and implement the S&OP forum as applicable. Manage inventory levels and minimize them while meeting delivery expectations for their respective product categories. Coordinate with purchasing to manage the phase in and phase out of products to limit E&O exposure while ensuring a timely new product launch. Coordinate discussions and communicate plans to Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Quality, Commercial Operations, Purchasing, Finance, Product Management, Service and Engineering on issues related to delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction as needed. Update customer delivery dates for their respective products and communicate with the Customer Service team about delays in deliveries. Support supply chain transformation initiatives while driving a continuous improvement culture. Release and expedite work orders when necessary to meet customer delivery dates. Be a key contributor to the Customer On Time Delivery Performance Metric. Qualifications and Experience
Education and/or Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree a plus. Experience:
5+ years in a manufacturing environment; 5+ years as a planner or master production scheduler. Functional knowledge of ERP systems and MRP. Must be a highly organized, self-managed individual who works well independently in a fast-paced environment. Other : Ability to understand ECOs (Engineering Change Orders), Deviation Bills of Materials, and specification sheets. Attention to detail. Proficient computer skills with Microsoft applications; ability to work with technical data. Additional Information
Many Evident positions are located at export-control-restricted work locations or require access to export-controlled information. To be considered for these positions, you must be a U.S. Person. If hired, you must be able to provide valid proof of status. Evident Microscopy is a Wabtec company. We revolutionize the way the world moves for future generations. Evident Inspection Technologies, a Wabtec company, is a world leader in the manufacture of innovative inspection equipment used in aerospace, power generation, petrochemical, civil infrastructure, automotive and consumer products industries. Our equipment is used to inspect welds, detect hidden cracks, voids, porosity, and other internal irregularities in various materials. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
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Join to apply for the
Production Scheduler/Material Planner
role at
Evident Microscopy . At Evident Microscopy, a Wabtec company, we are in the business of realizing potential. Our employees are the architects of the future. If you want to revolutionize the way the world moves, start here. Job Description
The production planner will be responsible for activities related to production planning, material availability, and lifecycle management. This individual will develop, implement, and maintain production planning and material management systems. This role will coordinate with the Demand, Purchasing, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to ensure on-time delivery of product. The person in this role is expected to prepare material requirement plans by using enterprise resource planning systems while seeking continuous improvement of systems and processes. Responsibilities
Manage and release the production plan, material availability, and prepare production work orders for manufacturing to complete customer orders according to demand and establish proper replenishment and stocking quantities. Work with manufacturing to set manufacturing priorities and ensure adherence to the schedule. Drive system performance and optimization to balance supply and demand, bring transparency to risks, supply constraints, and opportunities to support the S&OP process. Help create and implement the S&OP forum as applicable. Manage inventory levels and minimize them while meeting delivery expectations for their respective product categories. Coordinate with purchasing to manage the phase in and phase out of products to limit E&O exposure while ensuring a timely new product launch. Coordinate discussions and communicate plans to Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Quality, Commercial Operations, Purchasing, Finance, Product Management, Service and Engineering on issues related to delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction as needed. Update customer delivery dates for their respective products and communicate with the Customer Service team about delays in deliveries. Support supply chain transformation initiatives while driving a continuous improvement culture. Release and expedite work orders when necessary to meet customer delivery dates. Be a key contributor to the Customer On Time Delivery Performance Metric. Qualifications and Experience
Education and/or Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree a plus. Experience:
5+ years in a manufacturing environment; 5+ years as a planner or master production scheduler. Functional knowledge of ERP systems and MRP. Must be a highly organized, self-managed individual who works well independently in a fast-paced environment. Other : Ability to understand ECOs (Engineering Change Orders), Deviation Bills of Materials, and specification sheets. Attention to detail. Proficient computer skills with Microsoft applications; ability to work with technical data. Additional Information
Many Evident positions are located at export-control-restricted work locations or require access to export-controlled information. To be considered for these positions, you must be a U.S. Person. If hired, you must be able to provide valid proof of status. Evident Microscopy is a Wabtec company. We revolutionize the way the world moves for future generations. Evident Inspection Technologies, a Wabtec company, is a world leader in the manufacture of innovative inspection equipment used in aerospace, power generation, petrochemical, civil infrastructure, automotive and consumer products industries. Our equipment is used to inspect welds, detect hidden cracks, voids, porosity, and other internal irregularities in various materials. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
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