Manufacturing Planner

The Manufacturing Planner is responsible for preparing, issuing and monitoring production schedules for the manufacture of industrial or commercial products. The Manufacturing Planner will work closely with other disciplines including Master Planning, Material Control, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Development and Program Management to fully understand customer needs and internal capabilities to facilitate a production schedule which satisfies both.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• The Manufacturing Planner will liaison between Material Planning and Material Control Team to facilitate the production schedule while efficiently balancing work center capacities and available resources while striving to minimize inventory levels and meet customer delivery dates.
• The Manufacturing Planner will interface with other disciplines including Master Planning, Material Control, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Development and Program Management to fully understand customer needs, internal capabilities and other factors to ensure continuous optimal execution of the production schedule.
• The Manufacturing Planner will ensure that the execution of the production schedule enables on-time delivery to customers based on required ship dates indicated on sales orders.
• The Master Planner will participate in the review of new jobs to ensure accuracy prior to releasing to the production floor.
• The Manufacturing Planner will participate and/or lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders as needed to convey/retrieve relevant information.
• The Manufacturing Planner will document and/or analyze key data including production, downtime, inventory, shipments and job completion.
• The Manufacturing Planner will work with Engineering and shop personnel to maintain accuracy of Routing data including operational sequence, setup time and run time.
• The Manufacturing Planner will consistently reduce and eliminate constraints and barriers to enable improved workflow, increased scheduling efficiency and reduced cost.
• The Manufacturing Planner will release work jackets to the Manufacturing Coordination Team in a timely fashion, ensuring that all necessary materials and sub assemblies are available to complete the necessary work.
• The Manufacturing Planner will receive completed work jackets from the Manufacturing Control Team and disposition accordingly, advising necessary parties to prepare shipment documentation and package finished goods for shipment.
• The Manufacturing Planner will complete other duties as assigned.

Professional Conduct

The Manufacturing Planner will demonstrate responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.

Travel

Travel between GSM Facilities may be required.

Teamwork and Collaboration

The Manufacturing Planner will demonstrate commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and staff, collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.

Ethics and Compliance

The Manufacturing Planner will abide by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observes all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, one year of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (Statistical analysis to uncover patterns/trends), create charts from data tables, create formulas including VLookup, create and work with Pivot Tables.
• Experience using ERP systems (ECI M1 is a plus).
• Ability to understand complex manufacturing processes using multi-level BOMs and Routings.
• Knowledge of material and capacity planning, forecasting, and navigating complex BOMs and Routings.
• Knowledge of general accounting, production assembly procedures, techniques, and tooling.
• Ability to define root cause and implement/sustain corrective actions.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable presenting to senior leaders.
• Ability to work productively and cooperatively in a high volume, fast paced, high pressure environment.
• Team-Focused with the ability to actively participate in and/or lead cross functional teams.
• Self-Starter with the ability to quickly learn about new processes with minimal guidance.
• Prior experience working with sensitive information regarding government contracts is preferred but not required.

AAP/EEO Statement

Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. GSM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws in its programs, activities, or employment.

Benefits include paid time off, floating holidays, paid holidays, 401(k) with company matching, and dental coverage.