Job title:  Production Planner

• Responsible for managing day to day activities for all production planning, methods and scheduling operations at the Service Center which includes production order releases with required drawing attachments.
• Creation of BOMs, routings and materials through company ERP system.
• Responsible for developing, maintaining and executing a Production Master Schedule using the company ERP system
• Responsible for the complete production order documentation accuracy from implementation to final closing to include shop operation time recording and completing executions.
• Responsible for all outside sub-contract work which includes the processing of purchase orders, expediting and closure to meet production schedules.
• Coordinating procurement or scheduling of any specialized equipment or services (ionized water generators, noise testing equipment, independent 3rd party inspections, etc…)
• Working with the warehouse and logistic resources ensuring crating/packaging, and freight requirements are met.
• Responsible for labor hour posting to projects that balance to payroll. Will balance direct labor hours to payroll day to day and will provide month-end final labor absorption reporting after the final closing is complete using Celonas.

• Responsible for defining and communicating day to day solutions to manufacturing and repair problems with off-site engineers in a timely manner. Must have a good line of communication from the facility to the design engineering group in Arlington and Product Specialist.
• Assist with DCI (Disassemble, Clean and Inspection) and aftermarket by developing parts cost and delivery estimates.
• Responsible for documenting and maintaining all capital, repair and aftermarket Master plan production schedules.
• Observe and support production personnel on proper procedures. This includes basic assembly documentation, machining, welding, test setups and basic fixturing.
• Quality Plan. Responsible for releasing production plans for the site which remains in compliant regarding the Andritz Separation quality plan. 
• Ensure inspection standards, procedures and all technical documents are released complete and included in all Production order packet for clear understanding of scope.
• Follow up with outside vendors. Responsible for any plating, bead blasting, machining, etc. that happens outside of an Andritz facility. Control raw materials used in production through supplier certification system.
• Ensure communications with in-plant departments and external vendors; request correction of non-conforming parts; report rejected parts analysis to management daily.
• Develop standard operating procedures for areas of responsibility.
• Research complaints from assembly and production departments regarding inadequate materials by correcting through company-approved channels.
• Involvement in production records for accuracy to better control future production runs.
• Will coordinate and maintain MRP setting accuracy for manufacture parts
• Will analyze, maintain and recommend manufacture part reorder point stock levels.
• Will communicate and interface with customers in a technical capacity when required.
• This position may require extended hours as needed.
• Responsible for implementation and monthly updating of Preventive Maintenance logs for all production tools published in each department.

• This position description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
• This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Basic Skills:

• Industrial or Manufacturing degreed graduate preferred.  Requires 5 or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment reflecting progressive training in industrial machine manufacturing. Must have a clear understanding in interpreting detailed part and fabrication drawings. Technical writing skills, Typing, Advanced Microsoft office experience. Prefer training in related work such as machinist, welding, assembly, and sheet metal fabrication using advanced shop mathematics, typically gained through 3 to 5 years’ experience.

Relationship:

The Production Planning/Methods Manager will report directly to the Plant Manager  has

 Direct supervisory responsibility for all members of the Planning and Methods personnel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this position require the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Requires extended movements including stooping, bending and lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds. Make visual inspections with precise hand and finger movements, with reasoning and problem solving ability.

Work Environment

Works closely with the Plant Manager, Shop and Engineering staff.  Possesses good people skills and works well with persons reporting to him/her, peers, subordinates and senior management throughout the Company.  Projects a professional image to those outside the Company with whom he/she has business contact.