Production Planner I

Job description

Production Planner I

Company : Safran Seats

Job field : Supply chain

Location : Gainesville , Texas , United States

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Required degree : College/ Vocational/Trade School

Required experience : First experience

Spoken language(s) :

English Fluent

Salary range : market rate

# 2024-141638

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Job Description

A glimpse at the job:

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in analyzing material needs and validate requirements to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of quality products. This role involves moderate discretion in production planning and scheduling aligned with the master production schedule. Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.

Main Function Responsibilities

A) Propose the schedule of Manufacturing Orders in daily/weekly packages, based on Master Production Schedule (MPS) by work center capacity.

B) Release Manufacturing Orders for in house fabrication and Assembly.

C) Analyze Non-Conforming Reports and create rework instructions for in house production.

D) Generate Manufacturing Orders for emergent demand and schedule them appropriately, based on Material Requirement Planning (MRP) system driven action messages.

E) Regular attendance in Department team meetings to provide up to date information.

F) Review and drive shortage resolution for department shortages.

G) Maintain Engineering Revision control on Manufacturing Order Revision.

H) Ensure accuracy of all manufactured items in the company Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

I) Use capacity planning tools to determine if production will be constrained in future periods; Level-Loading production plan when necessary, and work with operations to identify potential corrective actions such as: working overtime, adding equipment, outsourcing or expediting.

J) Work exceptions reports such as (but not limited to) Excess MO's, Past Due, No Activity, Release MO's on Time, Closure, Notes, etc.

K) Coordinate the flow of material and paperwork between Safran Seats Gainesville and satellite factories in the United States and foreign countries. Must be able to work with counterparts at these facilities to ensure a smooth flow and maintain schedules.

L) Performs other duties as assigned.

Complementary Description

This position contributes to our vision by optimizing production processes, ensuring efficient material management, and fostering effective coordination and communication, all of which drive timely, cost-effective, and high-quality product delivery.

Job Requirements

·  Qualification Requirements

A. Education & Qualification: Associates Degree or 3 years of manufacturing related experience required, Bachelor's degree preferred.

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge: 1 year of Production planning preferred. Experience using MRP/ERP systems is preferred.

C. Professional Skills: Computer Skill: Basic understanding of Windows Operating System®, Microsoft Excel. Other Skills: Basic understanding of MRP, BOMs and drawings is preferred. Must have a basic understanding of manufacturing processes. Must have experience using computer programs in Windows/Office applications such as Excel spreadsheets, Word, Power Point, and email.

D. Behavioral Skills: Organized and detailed oriented. Must be able to interact successfully with Engineering, Tooling, Procurement, and Manufacturing Departments. Flexible to customer changes, urgencies, and make good decisions under pressure, also able to work reasonable over time when required.

E. Desirable Aspects: Knowledge and understanding of an MRP system. MAPICs/PowerLink

Physical Demands: This position requires extended periods of sitting while working with computers and viewing computer monitors and other office equipment. Finger dexterity needed in using misc. office equipment such as telephone, computer and copy machine, etc. Bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to approximately twenty pounds are required during tasks related to the job.

Work environment: The work environment includes office setting with moderate office noise.

Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Specificity of the job

International and/or Domestic travel required; None

Locate your future workplace

2000 Weber DrTX 76240

Gainesville

Texas United States

Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.