Senior Planner; Commercial Space Systems

Senior Planner (Commercial Space Systems) Position Profile

This position is responsible for all tasks relative to the management of production and development work orders and supporting MRP and non MRP requirements. Key duties include the timely and accurate planning, scheduling, processing, follow up and rescheduling of all work orders, system maintenance, and resolving issues with nonconforming material.

• Plan, schedule and ensure timely completion of production work orders through the entire production lifecycle
• Anticipate and manage component shortages and facilitate resolution
• Perform planning and production tasks, including but not limited to anticipating program needs, and expediting material requirements for production operations.
• Develop, coordinate and communicate the daily production schedule, factoring in customer order and forecasted demand to achieve on time delivery, maintenance, new product development, inventory availability and capacity.
• Measure performance of all critical factors to ensure compliance to plans to include publishing of KPI’s.
• Lead issue resolution when products are behind schedule or at risk of being behind schedule.
• Release requisitions to Purchasing on a timely basis as required
• Interface with manufacturing, engineering, quality, purchasing and management to provide timely status of work products and / or problem identification and resolution.
• Maintain the ERP system integrity to drive material and production schedules and execute processes per requirements. Maintain ERP system parameters including material master data and performance criteria
• Own customer service performance of assigned products and resources.
• Perform analysis and reporting on production data, and communicate findings and recommendations to management.
• Prepare and present regular reports for management on production performance, schedule adherence, and capacity utilization.

• Bachelor's degree or at least 10 years relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Minimum 7 + years planning/scheduling and supporting production cells in fast pace mixed product manufacturing environment
• CPIM or CSCP designation highly preferred
• Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing principles
• Strong proficiency in ERP/ MRP systems (Epicor preferred), planning and scheduling activities as well as Engineering drawings/prints, Microsoft Excel and data analysis/
• Understanding of and experience with Master Scheduling and Capacity Planning.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as any and all outside agents, including but not limited to; vendors, suppliers, customers, etc.
• Strong computer literacy, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc.
• Must be a US Citizen

• Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization (as required).
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal system requirements.
• Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization
• Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. and support actions to drive company initiatives/goals
• Assist in the training of personnel to perform required technical tasks (as directed)
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values
• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensure that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.
• This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to conditions typical of a manufacturing/machine shop environment, including, but not limited to: fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration
• Temperature of work environment may be affected by outside/external temperatures, machining processes, etc.
• This is a full-time position. Overtime and weekend work could be required as job duties demand.
• Travel is not expected for this position

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth…