Production Planner - Parker Aerospace

Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is one of the world's leading producers of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, and engine systems and components for the aerospace industry. We design and build equipment for virtually every aircraft and aero engine being produced in the world today.

In addition to game-changing technology, our customers look to us for shorter lead times, lower costs, higher reliability, and lifetime support. All coupled with the positive attitude and innovative thinking of a true business partner.

Parker Aerospace provides unmatched performance for both our customers and shareholders, built on a foundation of core company values. As a result, our business growth is impressive and consistent. Best of all, our team members share in the success resulting from that growth.

* We offer competitive vacation and 13 paid holidays

* 401(k) with a 5% matching contribution with immediate investing

* Competitive annual bonus incentive plan

* Health and dental options effective day 1!

Position Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for total production planning to ensure adherence to customer and program delivery requirements. Attainment of planning objectives where products and/or production processes are new or manufacturing processes are variable. Provide input to management regarding problems such as shortages, design changes, backlogs, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Act as program liaison between Engineering, Purchasing, and Program Manager
• Works with Engineering and related areas to develop tools and procedures to maximize facility and equipment utilization
• Work closely with Buyers, manufacturing personnel (including Production Manager and Supervisor) and Manufacturing Engineers to change and/or reschedule work orders as necessary with regard to manufacturing capacity, machines and material restrictions
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive material status; shortage identification and resolution
• Release the proper documentation in a timely manner to ensure adherence to production schedules and customers' requirements
• Participate in MRB and ECO activities analyzing engineering changes for impact on cost, material and production requirements
• Perform root cause problem analysis and resolution
• Utilize MRP and DBS tools to analyze consumption trends, plan complex and long-lead items, and establish kanban sizing and set up when appropriate
• Knowledge of status for supplier deliveries to ensure adherence to production requirements
• Identify candidates for lead-time reduction through Make verse Buy decisions
• Participate in DBS activities
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Interact with staff at all levels, and with groups of wide social, cultural, and educational diversity
• Position reports to Director of Materials/Strategic Sourcing or designee

Internal Relationships: Exist with Purchasing, Production, Receiving, Receiving Inspection, Shipping, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Contracts Administration, Accounts Payable and Management Staff.

Background and Skills

• Bachelor degree required
• 1-2 years of planning, scheduling and coordinating of materials/production operations experience, preferably with electronic components and/or parts.
• Understanding of manufacturing systems
• Strong PC literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and an integrated database
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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