Job Description Summary

The Production Planner manages the day-to-day operations of the cell while meeting safety, quality, delivery and cost metrics. The Production Planner is responsible for all planning and coordinating within the Connection Rings and Punch Line cells. This includes, but not limited to, working with the Scheduler to meet customer need dates, coordinating with the MRP on the delivery of parts and material, and setting priorities for the Production team.

The Production Planner will work with the Operations Leaders on all shifts to help execute the day-to-day operations, allocate resources to achieve business goals, and create a consistent and effective shift-to-shift transition. This role is also responsible for allocating overtime to meet the needs of the business. The Production Leader also supports the Cell Leader in the strategic planning of manpower, equipment and other resources to achieve our goals/targets within the cell.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversight and planning of a manufacturing work cell.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience manufacturing, production or industrial setting)
• Minimum 2 years experience in scheduling or managing a workforce of 20 employees in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
• This position is 100% onsite at the GE Schenectady, NY plant

Desired Characteristics

• Manufacturing experience relevant to large scale manufacturing and production.
• Experience scheduling and running projects in a machine shop environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

Pay Transparency:

The base pay range for this position is $90,300.00 – 110,000.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.  Expected close date from career site is 6/28/23 or once a contender is identified. 

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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