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This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.
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Job Description
EBAD seeks a highly motivated individual for the Production Planner, reporting directly to the Production Manager, Energetic Assemblies (EA). This position is located in Simsbury, CT.
Responsibilities:
The Production Planner contributes to the successful build and delivery of product to both internal and external customers. The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating and/or performing tasks associated with operations execution starting with customer order entry through shipment. The Planner oversees and coordinates all inventory movement associated with modified-standard and repeat production product manufacture.
Principal duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Reviews supply and demand within ERP to ensure timely availability of production materials to meet contract requirements.
- Effectively manages raw material receipt, inventory and distribution including finished goods movement and shipment to customers to assure on time delivery to production.
- Issues and maintains accurate records of inventory movements and transactions including Customer Furnished Property.
- Allocates existing inventory and creates planned shop orders in ERP for procurement of material. Ensures demand is generated properly for all required materials.
- Coordinates with Material Control for timely release of Shop Order and material kits based upon production demand.
- Monitor program milestones and interdependencies that could impact the production schedule
- Management of product packaging and shipping; creates packing slip, and performs logistical liaison functions.
- Maintains inventory Kanban levels based on strategic stocking plans.
- Interfaces with other functions to efficiently monitor material flow and work prioritization from customer order receipt to project close out.
- Effectively supports cycle counts and/or physical inventory audits including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation associated with inventory inaccuracies.
- Actively leads, creates and energizes positive change. Initiates investigation and involves the key personnel required to resolve problems that may impact scheduled shipments.
- Contributes to the implementation of a sustained 5S program on the shop floor.
Requirements:
- 5+ years in Materials Management, Logistics, and Planning
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field preferred
- Ability to view at a high level the overall potential risks and impacts within the organization based on material planning decisions
- Ability to interpret and understand work orders as well as mechanical, technical, and electronic drawings, manuals, and other related documentation
- Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and assignments.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, verbally and in writing, to individuals at all levels and to cross-functional groups.
- Understanding of configuration management, supply chain, material control, manufacturing, and shipping processes
- Experience with Import/Export requirements and international shipping
- Good working knowledge of computer applications such as ERP/MRP, Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point.
- LEAN Manufacturing concept implementation experience preferred
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
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