Production Planner (Los Angeles)

Job Title : Planner / Scheduler I

Location : Van Nuys, CA

Zip Code : 91406

Duration : 6 Months

Pay Rate : $26-30 / hour

Keyword's : #VanNuysjobs; #Schedulerjobs.

Start Date : Immediate

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary : Plans and prepares production materials, travelers, and work orders. Evaluates shortages and notifies of any potential problem if required.

Duties :

• On a daily basis reviews material availability in ERP / MRP system to plan actions in support of production releases to MPS schedule;
• Responsible for reviewing requirement for productions master schedule (12wks out) and reviewing current forecast for corresponding items;
• Plans, prepares, issues, and controls production orders and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials and production orders to meet production requirements; Reviews shortages in existing backlogs and advises management when on-time order delivery is in jeopardy;
• Confirms and releases work orders including verification of material availability and reissuance of materials based on unexpected yield variances;
• Prepares and issues production paperwork ,revises and reschedules shop orders in LN when necessary;
• Works with Production supervisor on a daily basis to monitor status and scheduling in order to obtain on-time delivery of products;
• Coordinate with production any changes to schedules; Directs or instructs expeditor of products that are required to be sent to finished goods shipment or required follow up for any products;
• Reviews procured items and releases expedite request to purchasing if material is required urgently;
• Coordinates sub-contracted orders and creates all required paperwork;
• Requests physical counts of raw material and work in process (WIP) inventory, identifying and solving inventory variances;
• Works with all teams involve ensuring timely assessment of failed product in incoming Inspection or Production inspection and addresses any planning related issues;
• Works with department personnel including Material Handlers, production and buyers resolving material availability issues as they arise;
• Works with warehouse in order to expedite release of items into the production floor;
• Reviews and takes any actions requested from MRB findings and squawks;
• Works with Development Planning group in order to support any required actions related to new Engineering Drawings or any Design Changes;
• Inputs data into various systems and creates / prepares reports for production planning or customer meetings.

Experience : 1-3 years experience in production planning are required.

Entry level job with little or no prior relevant work experience

Acquires basic skills to perform routine tasks

Work is prescribed and completed with little autonomy

Works with either close supervision or under clearly defined procedures

Education : College degree is preferred (Preferably a degree in Supply Chain management or related field) or comparable experience).

Other Skills : Windows Operating system and Windows Office proficiency is required; Knowledge in Drawing Applications and understanding of drawings is required. Solid understanding of Production Planning and Production Scheduling best practices and principles is required.