Planner/Production Control

Planner (Production Control)

The Planner (Production Control) ensures product availability to the manufacturing floor to meet the schedule and customer demand. The focus of this role is on business and organizational aspects of producing and distributing products.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews Sales Orders against current requirements and work in process using the Material Requirement Planning Report.
• Reviews MRP and MPS reports and analyzes data to determine any necessary action.
• Answers e-mail traffic for sales customer order demand on an as needed basis.
• Releases of work orders to the manufacturing floor
• Reviews work in process material sweeps from production floor.
• Frequent interaction with line leads, supervisors, and others to ensure real time data is available to proactively address potential delays or problems as they arise.
• Participates in and assists with Continual Improvement initiatives.
• Assists with Engineering Change Requests which apply to assigned commodities.
• Reviews shortages and plans to fulfill them by working with various departments as needed.
• Organizes resources to ensure effective production of goods and services.
• Create documentation packages based on the required documents listed by engineering.
• Coordinates and establishes production schedules and follows up on performance against goals.
• Receives work direction, assists in resolving problems such as, fulfilling shortages, expediting, and coordinating with other departments to get the job completed.
• Helps prepare schedules and set deadlines to ensure timely completion of work.
• Assists in reviewing sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements.
• Reviews inventory levels, schedules, and availability of selected items, either manufactured or purchased, to meet production schedules.
• Interfaces with manufacturing personnel, the Purchasing Department and Supervisors on material status and production planning issues.
• Reviews of BOMS and Blueprints.
• Works closely with the Stockroom, Production and Planning in support of our customers and On-Time-Delivery.
• Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others, working to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Professional Qualifications

• Experienced service administrator with a good sense of urgency and a structured approach to supporting our customers.
• Associates degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an administrative or customer support role preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management System, CRM a plus.

Personal Skills

• Strong administrative and organizational skills with a strong sense of personal accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and handle a large volume of work
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-starter
• Demonstrate collaborative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and multi-tasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to drive and manage your responsibilities with a solutions orientation working style.

We Offer

At HBK, we believe in freedom with responsibility, enabling a healthy work-life balance and continuous professional development. You will join an international team in an innovative and enjoyable working environment.

We live up to our three values: Be True, Own It and Aim High. We believe in absolute integrity it's how we win for stakeholders, the environment and each other. We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises to ourselves and others. Finally, we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success.

About HBK

On January 1, 2019, Brel & Kjr and HBM merged to form HBK (Hottinger Brel & Kjr). With over 3,500 employees worldwide, production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China, and Portugal, and a presence in 80 countries, HBK is a global leader in test and measurement solutions. Learn more at

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $74,000 to $80,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state.

Benefits Highlight

We believe that work is what we do so we can enjoy the rest of life. At HBK, we offer Vacation and Paid Sick Leave separately in accordance with California law. New hires in California receive both, plus 11 paid holidays, and two volunteer days. We match up to 5% of your 401(k) deferralswith immediate vesting. Our medical and dental plans are among the best in the country. We also offer tuition reimbursement after six months of employment.

Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK's employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the Unites States on a full-time basis and will not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dytran Instruments, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All decisions regarding recruiting, screening, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, pay, training, benefits, and other conditions of employment will be made based on valid job qualifications and business reasons. All such decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, religious dress practice, religious grooming practice, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class by federal, state, or local law. This includes consideration of qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance.