Production Control Planner

Key Responsibilities of Production Control Key Goals: QCD: quality, cost, delivery Order Release and Scheduling: Turning broad production plans into detailed schedules, assigning specific tasks to machines and workers, and releasing work orders to the shop floor and in MES system. Plan and issue production order releases based on demand, capacity, space, and manpower. Using the ERP, the shop floor control system and the automated tracking tools to provide daily production status. Maximizing production throughput while maintaining product integrity. Minimize product queue times. Help maintain hardware flow to correct priorities. Works with Production Management and Materials Management/Planning to facilitate products availability and production readiness. Progress Monitoring: Tracking work-in-progress and comparing real-time output against targets to spot bottlenecks or delays early. Track daily production metrics/Aging to ensure orders finish on time. Maintaining WIP status (Work Orders) report with counts that align with Production Tracker. Identify discrepancies and work to resolve differences (scrap, rework, split lots…). Facilitate slow/no moving WIP (aging). Participating in daily production meetings to be aware of schedules and any hot priority products. MES management: Maintain, update and release new parts numbers and workflows in MES system. Support Engineering Builds. Assisting in movement on the shop floor from operation to operation to maintain hardware flow and production schedule. Ensure personnel are transacting their operations within the enterprise systems. Corrective Action: Adjusting schedules or changing machine assignments when disruptions like machine breakdowns or material shortages happen for minimal downtime. Inventory Regulation: Coordinating with procurement and inventory teams to keep raw materials available without tying up excess capital in unused stock. Monitor raw materials and finished goods using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems. Proactive planning of material requirement for engineering builds. Helping to stage material at each operation with associated work order travelers and any related documentation. Make sure that the material is moved safely and within the proper packaging. Helping to ensure clear marking and labeling of raw material and work in process to minimize confusion and support material availability and locating material efficiently. Quality and Cost Maintenance: Ensuring final outputs match required specifications and minimizing waste to protect profit margins. Follow-up on yields, scrap and quality escalation for incoming and/or production WIP on Hold. Reporting material and quality issues back to Operation’s management and materials group for reconciliation and to help with root cause and corrective actions. Assisting in closing out open material transactions tied to work orders not completely processed. Department Liaison: Coordinate with purchasing, engineering, sales, and shop floor management to resolve material or labor shortages. Maintaining an active knowledge of all work in process to aid in providing delivery status to internal customers. Reporting: Document production progress, report backlogs or variances, and maintain cost control records. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, problem solver and proactive process owner. They will collaborate and share their knowledge with others to help develop the organization and their peers. Job Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a major related to production control or equivalent education and experience Minimum 2 years of experience in planning, scheduling, production control, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, finance, project management or a related field. Prior ERP and shopfloor control experience required. SAP and Visual Enterprise experience a plus. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident Experienced with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook/Skype) Self-starter who requires minimal supervision, works well with teammates, and has a results-based mindset and proven track record of success Willingness and enthusiasm to take on aggressive goals and a commitment to achieving them. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate with various disciplines Possess the ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams to improve processes. High energy, self-motivated, positive attitude with strong communication skills and an ability to interface effectively with different backgrounds and at every level of the organization Good time management skills Must be a well-organized professional with the ability to multitask and work well under pressure Understanding of ESD procedures and contamination control. Desired Skills: Experience in Kanban, SMI, Continuous Flow Manufacturing Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem solving.