Production Planner

Job-:
Pine Brook, NJ, United States;
Easton, PA, United States Workplace:
On-site

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Pay Scale: $77,510 - $126,903 per year.

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Primary Responsibilities:

Production Planning Works closely with Division Production Planner to ensure production schedules are met at NJ Site.

Operations are monitored to assure that process and product quality are maintained, that yields and efficiencies are maximized, that scrap and waste are minimized and that safe practices are employed.

Production activities are managed to assure that productivity is high and that lead-times and backlogs are maintained at acceptable level.

Manages product flow to fulfill customer orders and business needs.

Inventories are monitored and maintained at appropriate levelA “focus on the customer” mentality is maintained.
Corrective actions are maintained and appropriately acted on.

Supports Development of New Products and Processes  Capacity and Capability of equipment and labor is understood and documented for New Products and Processes.

Schedules production to include R&D and Process Improvement activities.

Manage Inventory       Monitor WIP and Finished Goods Inventory Research and define reasons for excess inventory

Flag items with reasons communicate and support solutions

Administrative/Business Operations
Attend daily, weekly meetings with appropriate personnel

Problems are expedited and issues are communicated as required

Use Process Value Chain methods for process improvements

Maintains a positive attitude and is cooperative in working with others

Adapts readily to changes in work caused by new requirements and/or situations.

Responsible for maintaining Quality Work Environment Role model for Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Satisfaction and Business Results.

Education/

Experience:

Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Operations Management, or direct work related experience2-4 years in manufacturing (high technology manufacturing preferred)
Experience in performing time studies (both labor and equipment)
Preferable trained in lean manufacturing techniques

Skills:

Experience with problem analysis and resolution

Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently or working with others

Ability to recommend and implement improvements

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Experience with networked PC based computer system (MS Office, spreadsheets, access, graphics, Email, MRP systems, and accounting software)
Must have experience using SAP or equivalent ERP systems

Capable of developing and implementing long-range capacity and capability plans

Ability to handle multiple priorities involving external and internal priorities

Ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross cultural, global team environment

Handle special assignments promptly and professionally

Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competencyITAR/EAR and Other Requirements Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or protected individual).Compliance with all applicable export control regulations.

Working Conditions8-hour shift: 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday Special working conditions cover a range of circumstances from regular evening and weekend work, shift work, working outdoors, willingness to work off-core-hours, travel, and so forth.

Physical Requirements At a minimum, you must include the following:

Standing (hours per day)
Lifting (lbs.)Pushing/Pulling (lbs.)Sitting (hours per day)
Safety Requirements All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and II-VI Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

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