Senior Planner (Commercial Space Systems)

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Senior Planner (Commercial Space Systems)

Position Profile :

This position is responsible for all tasks relative to the management of production and development work orders and supporting MRP and non MRP requirements. Key duties include the timely and accurate planning, scheduling, processing, follow up and rescheduling of all work orders, system maintenance, and resolving issues with non­conforming material.

Essential or Primary / Key Responsibilities :

• Plan, schedule and ensure timely completion of production work orders through the entire production lifecycle
• Anticipate and manage component shortages and facilitate resolution
• Perform planning and production tasks, including but not limited to anticipating program needs, and expediting material requirements for production operations.
• Develop, coordinate and communicate the daily production schedule, factoring in customer order and forecasted demand to achieve on time delivery, maintenance, new product development, inventory availability and capacity.
• Measure performance of all critical factors to ensure compliance to plans to include publishing of KPI’s.
• Lead issue resolution when products are behind schedule or at risk of being behind schedule.
• Release requisitions to Purchasing on a timely basis as required
• Interface with manufacturing, engineering, quality, purchasing and management to provide timely status of work products and / or problem identification and resolution.
• Maintain the ERP system integrity to drive material and production schedules and execute processes per requirements. Maintain ERP system parameters including material master data and performance criteria
• Own customer service performance of assigned products and resources.
• Perform analysis and reporting on production data, and communicate findings and recommendations to management.
• Prepare and present regular reports for management on production performance, schedule adherence, and capacity utilization.

Minimum Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree or at least 10 years relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Minimum 7 + years planning/scheduling and supporting production cells in fast pace mixed product manufacturing environment
• CPIM or CSCP designation highly preferred
• Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing principles
• Strong proficiency in ERP/ MRP systems (Epicor preferred), planning and scheduling activities as well as Engineering drawings/prints, Microsoft Excel and data analysis/
• Understanding of and experience with Master Scheduling and Capacity Planning.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as any and all outside agents, including but not limited to; vendors, suppliers, customers, etc.
• Strong computer literacy, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc.
• Must be a US Citizen

Additional Duties / Responsibilities :

• Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization (as required).
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal system requirements.
• Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization
• Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. and support actions to drive company initiatives/goals
• Assist in the training of personnel to perform required technical tasks (as directed)
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values
• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensure that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.

Work Environment :

• This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to conditions typical of a manufacturing/machine shop environment, including, but not limited to: fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration
• Temperature of work environment may be affected by outside/external temperatures, machining processes, etc.
• This is a full-time position. Overtime and weekend work could be required as job duties demand.
• Travel is not expected for this position

Physical Requirements :

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Vision and color vision must pass job-required vision screening
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel
• The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, or crouch, and move about the facility.
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

This Position is at our Parsippany, NJ Office.

Pay Range: $85,000 - $115,000/year

Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts.

We offer a highly competitive compensation package for this outstanding position plus a quarterly bonus along with a full range of top quality benefits and employee services including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability income insurance programs, 401k retirement plans with company match, generous tuition aid program, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays and flexible work hours with compressed work week options. We recognize and reward our employee's accomplishments and host several employee engagement events per quarter.

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VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

No agencies, please.