Senior Production Planner

Description & Responsibilities:

Establish, maintain and communicate Enterprise Resource Plan/Master Resource Plan (ERP/MRP)
Create program specific schedules
Create and maintain manufacturing material plans, Bill of Materials, and procedures to define and document planning functions and as-built configuration
Develop and coordinate specification and delivery requirements with internal and external suppliers
Draw up master material schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders
Analyze production requirements and plant capacity data to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements
Expedite operations to support schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions as needed
Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between work areas according to production schedule
Review and distribute production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates
Compile reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems
Material acquisition planning (purchasing plan and lead-time)
Purchasing planning (timely and accurate)
Material Tracking
Release of Material
Assurance of configuration accuracy
Production Control to include: material management oversight (Receiving, Stock), in process work support and dispatch
Nonconformance resolution with Supply Management
Budget Management
Excellent analytical abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent Management / Leadership skills
Top Communicator
Ability to work in fast-paced engineering environment
Flexible working hours
Position reports to the Director of Engineering / Advanced Manufacturing

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: 7 years

Location: Catch the Wind, Inc., Manassas VA

Please submit your letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to [email protected]