Production Planner

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist scheduling activities by maintaining accuracy of Foreman’s Reports for each of the production work centers and production support functions.
• Participate in coordination of the company's production plans and strategies with Supply Chain, Order Entry, Engineering, Shop Leads, Materials, and Quality departments.
• Communicates all plans and changes to appropriate members of the production team.
• Participates in Contract Review, MRB & Production Meetings.
• Responsible for assuring that assigned activities are performed in accordance with Quality Management system.
• Coordinate timely issue of raw material including but not limited to review of machine queues and lining up work for bar stock and saw, expediting receipt of goods.
• Notify Sales of any schedule impacts to customers.
• Coordinate/expedite manufacturing builds to ensure schedules are achieved.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Making adjustments or corrections to the production schedules as and when required.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent computer skills with proficiency with MS Office and the internet. Will be required to work between several different computer systems for the purpose of reporting and analyzing data.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to express concepts effectively, both written and verbal.
• Broad knowledge of machine processes and the use of manufacturing travelers.
• Ability to communicate, organize and plan department resources.
• Strong knowledge of shop floor.
• Ability to create and maintain efficient production schedules.

• In‐depth knowledge of ERP or MRP software preferred.

• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Self-starter
• Capable of organizing, prioritizing, and multi-tasking
• Detail oriented and meticulous
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Positive attitude and desire to contribute will make you successful in this role!

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Solid experience in a manufacturing environment

Company Commitments / Benefits

At ARCH, we are committed to maintaining a strong team environment in order to build a safe and collaborative work environment. In addition, we offer the following benefits to help you consider working with us:

• Competitive Pay with Overtime Opportunities: Your time is valuable, and we treat it as such.
• Guaranteed 4.5% 401K Match and Comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan: The best investment a company can make is the care of its own workers. ARCH offers multiple plans to select from to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Starting time off: Ten Days PTO with ten paid holidays
• Strong people-first company culture: You can only do your best if we give you our best!

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 frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to perform repetitive tasks. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

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.
• Work near moving mechanical parts.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
ARCH Global Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Global Precision are employed on an at-will basis.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.