Senior Production Planner (Ref2384v)

Company Description

KMC Systems, an Elbit Systems of America company, offers an ecosystem of engineering and innovation to develop the most advanced clinical and operational solutions for leading medical device customers across a diverse range of market segments. KMC was established in Merrimack, NH, in 1980, conveying almost half a century of innovation, R&D of next generation devices, and the agility to evolve to meet changing market dynamics. This has kept KMC at the forefront of technological advancements and as the premier choice for leading global medical device and healthcare companies. KMC is a full-suite provider with services in: Engineering Design, Manufacturing, Product Ideation, Product Lifecycle Management, and Sustaining Engineering.

We are looking for extraordinary people to join #OneTeamOneMission to create and deliver innovative solutions that protect and save lives

Job Description

The Sr. Production Planner will be responsible for creating and managing the assigned Assembly Value Stream. This requires, but not limited to, complete MRP analysis of Inputs and Outputs, capacity, system parameters, and actions related to the timely release, and management of Production Orders within the value stream. Ensuring the flow of assets supports the downstream production and customer needs.

• Prepare detailed production schedules in the ERP system for assigned products and monitor their status up through delivery to customers.

• Develop material plans in support of the detailed production schedules.

• Participate in Configuration Control Board activity, review proposed changes, provide information regarding Work In Process (WIP) status and suggest changes to the manufacturing floor.

• Coordinate the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, inventory, production and engineering.

• Prepare and distribute required daily/weekly/monthly reports and communicate status during required meetings.

• Interface with manufacturing supervision to include regularly scheduled production meetings: furnish material status, address schedule concerns, establish manufacturing priorities, review open backlog, discuss pending changes, and obtain committed delivery dates.

• Develop detailed schedules, material requirements, and production plans for complex products and production processes where the manufacturing processes are new or variable. Works from master schedules, bills of material, operation lists, specific oral and written instructions to plan production scheduling for the manufacture of a variety of assigned projects.

• Monitor and update changes to production plans and master schedules to include the creation and maintenance of product forecasts if applicable.

• Update and maintain item data, order modifiers, and planning parameters in Oracle.

• Communicate with Customer Service and Project/Product teams regarding production status and potential impact or changes to committed customer deliveries, updating sales orders as required.

• Provide guidance and/or direction to less senior planning personnel as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Business

• 5 to 10 years of experience in a production planning, production control, or scheduling role in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a regulated industry.

• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Certification (e.g. CPIM, CSCP)

• Production planning, production control, production scheduling in a regulated industry

• Leadership experience

• Experience with ERP/WMS systems, Oracle preferred

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite - Excel in particular

• Attention to detail and accuracy in day-to-day responsibilities

• Excellent communication skills - written & verbal

• Ability to multitask and manage projects in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to analyze and define problems and resolve them in a timely manner

• Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations

Additional Information

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off

• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future

• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts

• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available

• Flexible Vacation & PTO

• Paid Parental Leave

• Generous Employee Referral Program

• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options

• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status.

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individual with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruitingfw@elbitsystems-us.com.

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