AkroFire · 20 hours ago
Planner I (I)
Colorado Springs, CO, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$20/hr - $25/hr
4+ years expRubbercraft is a company that delivers advanced sealing and connecting solutions for various markets. They are seeking a Planner I to support manufacturing operations through work order and inventory maintenance, ensuring a smooth flow of production and coordinating with multiple departments.
Aviation & Aerospace
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Utilizes MRP to determine monthly production requirements for critical resources and coordinates as required
Plan and release work orders to support the MRP messages and production
Schedules, coordinates, and expedites flow of work within or between departments to ensure a smooth flow of product
Participate in morning meetings to communicate expedites, upcoming shipments, and any constraints effecting shipments
Maintains running accounts of orders received, work completed, inventory, and coordinates with Customer Service on changing due dates
Matches workload, staffing, and equipment capacity to existing inventory and identifies/resolves any major work order discrepancies
Provides inputs to the Master Schedule to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders
Utilizes ERP-based planning tools to determine monthly production requirements for critical resources and advises Inventory Control
Prepares production reports and maintains work order releases based on customer demand
Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements
Confers with department supervisors to determine progress and communicate Document Change Orders
Prepares outbound letters and packages for shipments
Monitors shipments, tracks shipments, and works to resolve delayed and/or late shipments
Schedules carrier pick-ups and maintains records of all outbound shipments
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Minimum four years' experience in production coordination or in a material management capacity in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to make informed decisions
Establish and standardize procedures
Self-motivated, goal driven, and able to work independently
Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
Experienced with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, i.e. Oracle and E1
Strong computer skills (MS Office, Windows XP, Outlook)
Excellent verbal and written communication
Able to work in a fast-paced team environment
Strong math aptitude
Preferred
Some college preferred
APICS certification preferred
Understanding of Continuous Improvement practices like Lean or Six Sigma (certification preferred)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability coverage
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Employee assistance plan
Retirement savings and matching
Other developmental opportunities
Company
AkroFire
AkroFire delivers advanced fire and thermal management solutions for the aerospace industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase