Material Planner

Position Summary Organizes plan and schedules and oversees open die production to ensure that processing procedures are carried out according to specifications by performing the following duties. Shift 2nd (2:00pm – 12:00am) Pay $18.50 - $25.00 Primary Duties & Responsibilities Reads production demand, forging processes, and/or traveler instructions to determine processing and furnace specifications. Observes processing of material through the presses and compares information with the schedule to ensure compliance with processing specifications; informs supervisor of deviations from processing instructions; and documents problems, procedures and production. Time tracking and record keeping of DPR data, downtime, operation time, and non-conformance. Post transactions into Syteline. Coordinates cross-functionally with maintenance to schedule repairs, downtime, or calibrations of furnaces and/or presses. Reports tooling issues to engineering. Schedule for 1st and 2nd shift. Work weekend as required to meet production goals. Escalates deviations from production schedule with proposed corrective actions. Prepares daily and weekly production schedule to ensure company targets are achieved. Completes DPR (Daily Production Report) and furnace light up sheets. Identifies tooling or material shortages and follows up with management or supervisor. Fill in for reporting on TOC Line-walks. Writes MRR’s for non-conforming product. Required Skills Ability to interpret shop travelers, drawings and procedures and WI (work instruction). Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before managers or other Company employees. Ability to work assigned schedule with minimal absences. Ability to work weekends to support open die throughput plan and company targets. Ability to calculate time and amounts such as time at temperature, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Basic Excel skills. Experience & Education 1+ years in Planning/Scheduling/Manufacturing. Forging experience preferred. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and smell. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. #J-18808-Ljbffr