Libra is looking for an experienced Production Planner Assistant to join our team in Dayton.
At Libra, we live for the challenge of complex requirements. With a legacy of businesses with long roots in system integration, precision machining, PCBA layout design and manufacturing, sheet metal and fabrication, and cable and wire harness we have combined them into a single Systems Integrator with broad vertical capabilities to support complex system requirements.
We provide end product System Integration – and the vertical requirements that go into them – for our Fortune 500 customers in the Robotics, Semi-cap, Aerospace & Defense, Medical, Communications and Industrial Equipment markets.
Why work at Libra?
- Great benefits
- Active Employee "Fun" Committee
- You receive 8 hours of Voluntary Time Off to support your favorite charity
- You have your birthday off with pay!
- Our people are AWESOME!
- Exciting projects that support our military men and women
- Did I say our people are AWESOME!
Come check us out - www.libraindustries.com.
Below is a description of duties for the Production Planner Assistant position:
JOB TITLE: Production Planner Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Production
REPORTING TO: Production Planning
PRIMARY FUNCTION OF POSITION:
The Production Planner Assistant is responsible for producing job routers, entering route changes and assisting with issues involving jobs on the floor. Issuing material to jobs. Updating reports using MRP. Tracking shipments on the production floor. Providing internal customers updates.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Interface with Production/Manufacturing, Planning, Purchasing, Program Management and Engineering to align build strategy and to assure tactical execution.
Resolve problems/conflicts that may prevent achieving customer requested delivery dates.
Assure all aspects of shop orders are planned completely and orders are released to the floor timely. Shop floor planning and execution.
Support the Planner with the sizing and scheduling of new orders.
As assigned by the Planner, review scheduling and re-scheduling requests for existing orders. Analyze the bill of material and production requirements to determine Libra’s ability to achieve the requested delivery date. Communicate changes to customer orders to appropriate teams. Coordinate inputs from these teams for rescheduling of purchase orders to determine new start dates for Shop Orders.
Maintain Capacity resources in Shop floor control to drive accurate demand planning and scheduling. Work closely with Human Resources and Master Scheduler to assure that systems are kept current (weekly) reflection actual manned equipment capacity.
Maintain and update Finite Capacity scheduling System to effectively schedule shop floor activities.
Work with Planning and others to assure that shop order start dates and due dates are always synchronized yielding optimum planning and order execution.
Work with Production Supervisors, support Production manager with priority, capacity and resource management.
Maintain shop floor tracking system for shop order and kit management and collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure steady and timely flow of kits to shop floor.
Use a proactive approach to monitor key Performance Indicators as established by Manufacturing Management. Track daily performance and provide feedback to drive improvements where possible.
Others duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other related business tools.
Strong communication skills.
High school diploma or equivalent.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
Achievements of Certified Production and Inventory Manager from APICS
Mechanical experience in mechanical production environment
Six sigma and lean practices a plus
Proficient with an MRP based system: data entry, interpreting data and an understanding of basic operation and interdependencies.
Experience in a production environment involving material planning, production planning and/or master scheduling, and analysis with an MRP based systems.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting 50%, standing or walking or bending 50%
Occasional lifting of files or boxes weighing 30 to 40 pounds
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing date and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Libra Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.