With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
Job Summary
Plans material work orders in synchronization with the dock plan and customer orders in a routine method under general supervision. Plans and monitors the flow of materials from the receipt of demand through the manufacturing process. Works with the Master Scheduler and other planners to ensure production schedules and milestones are met.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Planner I will:
- Plans production work orders based on MRP requirements and customers specifications.
- Reviews and releases work orders to production. Prepares shop floor packets for each work order.
- Plans and reschedules open orders to support changes in MRP demand and availability of capacity. Coordinates priorities with multiple departments.
- Updates and maintains status reports and lines of balance (LOB)
- Identifies shortages and follows up with the responsible buyer or planner.
- Assists with the investigation and resolution of issues related to past due shipments/work orders and material shortages.
- Participates in lean initiatives including but not limited to: TOC, 6S, VSM, Kanban, Velocity, Throughput
- Coordinates with manufacturing, purchasing, quality, engineering, program management, and other support teams to alleviate constraints to on-time delivery.
- Maintains accurate records and files.
- Takes appropriate action to release replacement work orders for defective product, damaged product, scrapped product, inventory shortages, etc. and provides recovery plans with dates
- Assists other members of the planning team with expediting, status, and work order documents as assigned.
- Elevates identified issues to the next level.
Position Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These duties and responsibilities are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- General understanding of MRP logic, scheduling logic, order policies and modifiers, bills of material, routing, Kanban, TOC, capacity planning and product family manufacturing strategies.
- Must be a team player and have sound judgment.
- Beginning to Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a demanding, fast paced environment.
- Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
- Read, write and understand the English language.
- Must be able to work assigned schedule with minimal absences.
- Must status work via Gemba/shop walks on daily basis and working with department leads on prioritizing workflow.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Previous Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years Material Control or related experience. Preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- MRP/ERP system knowledge.
- APICS coursework towards certification helpful.
- Experience in Machine shop, high production, production control planner that provides schedules, part movement, problem solving, forecasting
- Excel experience
- Familiar with a LOB and capable of hand on work.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $64,100 to $96,100 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company&39;s medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. &39;Green Card Holder&39;), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
