Production Material Planner I or II

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Onsite locations:
Burbank, California time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR100417

Job Summary:

Under direction, the Production Planner I is responsible for creating work orders, scheduling production, and   coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials to support the established MRP production   schedule. The Production Planner I accomplishes this by coordinating with the operations and procurement   teams to ensure the movement of materials and resources through departments to meet production   schedules.

Essential Functions:

• Create work orders in Oracle ERP for assigned department or product line according to established   Kanban and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) requirements   
• Create “Non-Standard” rework orders when requested by M.E. (Manufacturing Engineer) ensuring   proper material allocations, accounting codes and MRP inventory parameters are correct   
• Assist with the creation “New Product Introduction (NPI)” work orders, working closely with the NPI   Manager to ensure timely planning, scheduling, and delivery   
• Assist higher level Planners and Configuration Management (CM) in the set-up of new Part Numbers in   Oracle (i.e, MRP parameters, Make/Buy, Planner Codes etc.)   
• Assist in the Make/Buy Process   
• Distribute production schedules or work orders to the floor by coordinating with production   supervisors   
• Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions   
• Identify and resolve daily material issues, such as shortages, by facilitating or expediting necessary   components to support the production needs.

• Escalate shortages to appropriate parties for resolution   
• Assist in preparation of production reports such as risk reports, on-time delivery reports, aged WIP   reports, etc.

• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management   Non
- Essential Functions:

• May assist higher level Production Planners with auditing, updating, and maintaining MRP signal data   and other production data in Oracle with VSM and Master Scheduler support   
• Support Crane Business System initiative by participating in kaizen events   
• Review, analyze, and sign Engineering change requests   
• Implement ECO’s and BOM changes in Oracle by collaborating ME’s to determine and reconcile   impacts to WIP

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in scheduling, supply chain or fulfillment    Knowledge:
Knowledge of manufacturing, production planning and materials control functions;
Familiarity with scheduling and capacity planning tools;
Working knowledge of production planning,   material requirements planning, and Kanban systems;
Knowledge of MRP parameters    Skills/Abilities:
Skilled in navigating and using an ERP system;
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite,   including high proficiency with Excel;
Strong detail-orientation;
Strong analytical and problem solving abilities;
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written;
Effective interpersonal   skills;
Ability to coordinate materials and production schedules with multiple inputs and outputs

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing   
• Experience with Oracle, ideally version 11i  
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field of study  
• Strong understanding of Kanban Systems, JIT, POU, FIFO, Level loading and their application to   manufacturing processes

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye   safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE    Ability to lift objects up to 25 lbs.
Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary   Standing: 25%  percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task  Sitting: 75%  percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task  Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds   Pushing (in pounds): up to 50 pounds   Mental/Visual:
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