Production Planner

Great opportunity at a leading manufacturer for the space, defense, aerospace and automotive markets

✔️ Paying $27 - $42 per hour  

✔️ Relocation assistance is offered

✔️ There is plenty of growth opportunity at this shop

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Advanced Structural Technologies (AST) is an industry leading manufacturer of forged, flow formed and machined products for the Space, defense, aerospace and automotive markets. As a fully integrated contract manufacturing business, all process steps are completed on site in AST’s 100,000 sq. ft. facility.

AST is looking for a Production Planning person to assist the manufacturing departments. This person should be a self-starter who is able to take control and assume responsibility for achieving tasks successfully and on time. 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

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• Create and release production and related work orders for the shop.
  
• Ensure work order packages are distributed to proper departments.
  
• Ensure closed work order packages and related information is collected and filed. 
  
• Examine documents to verify completeness and accuracy of data.
  
• Confer with document originators and engineering liaison personnel to resolve discrepancies and compile required changes to documents. 
  
• Posts changes to computerized or manual control records and manufacturing documents and notify affected departments.
  
• Prepare reports as necessary.
  
• Keep track of set-up times, cycle times, and length of time to complete jobs – both forge and spin.
  
• Create and keep log of problem parts; how it was noticed, how it was corrected, and how to not have issues the next time.
  
• Update Monthly Plan with current status of job.
  

PRODUCTION PLANNING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

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• A minimum of 3 years of relevant work-related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
  
• College Degree or Formal Education (APICS, other relevant training) a big plus.