Production Planner

Production PlannerOur client is a leading-edge optics company working in the field of optical component and subsystem design and manufacture to the highest tolerances and requirements in the world.We are actively interviewing candidates for a full-time Production Planner to work onsite at their location in Richmond, California.The Planner will, with limited supervision assume planning responsibilities for a major product line(s), including resource allocation, material status, and flow of work through the manufacturing cycle to ensure on-time delivery to our customers. This will include released products as well as products in development.Essential Functions (reasonable accommodations may be made in enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)Work with ERP, MRP, Kanban, Min/Max and other inventory control systems to balance supply with demand in a dynamic environmentCoordinate planning and scheduling activities from receipt of order through quality control in order to meet delivery schedules on time and with the best possible qualityCreate work orders for both standard and non-standard products to support customer required delivery datesEstablish priorities for production and common resource areas.Review material requirements for new product introduction, product obsolescence, and Engineering Change Orders (ECO)Interact with manufacturing, sales, shipping, receiving and stockroom personnel to meet schedule requirementsWork with Procurement to initiate purchasing of materials and ideal purchasing methods to meet planning schedule.Performs other related duties as assigned.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, hours depend upon shift assignment. Occasional overtime may be required as job duties demand.Physical DemandsThe 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 occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hearThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that would be encountered by an employee in 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 generally not exposed to weather conditions, and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Required CompetenciesStrong ability to communicate in verbal and written form. Strong ability to follow verbal or written instructions.Able to solve problems by collecting data and using critical thinking skillsAble to use PowerPoint, Access, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Projects, and advanced Excel skills (for example the ability to use pivot tables, v-look-ups, graphing and complex spreadsheets).Ability to organize reports, folders, and communications from multiple sources. Strong ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.Ability to work with many diverse groupsMust be able to thrive in a fast-paced environmentAble to think outside the box and offer and/or implement suggestions to improve processesPerforms other related duties as assignedRequired Education and Experience BS Degree in Operations Management, Business or related field, or the equivalent of 1-3 years of experience in Production Planning. APICS Certification is desirable.Citizenship or Visa RequirementsITAR restrictions apply.