Production Planner

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionAre you looking for a great opportunity working in the Aerospace & Defense Industry right here in Brooksville Florida? (about an hour north of Tampa)? Spartronics is looking for career minded individuals who are interested in the manufacturing & assembly of critical components for Aerospace, Defense, Medical and Commercial applications. Whether you have experience in the industry or are looking for a change, Spartronics offers job training, great wages, health, vision & dental insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and retirement savings with company match At Spartronics, we're not just building products, we build products lives depend on. As an electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider for the commercial aerospace, defense, medical device, life science, and industrial markets, we work to deliver products of the highest quality and reliability.Why Join Us:When you become a part of Spartronics, you're joining a team of dedicated and talented, individuals who share a common goal - to win as one. We value talent, innovation, and a hunger for growth. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work with industry leaders in Aerospace & Defense, Medical & Life Science, and Industrial markets where our customers put full trust in us to deliver the most complex, highly regulated products that have to work the first time, every time.The Production Planner supports the Program Manager with customer relations concerning work in-progress. Provide quality service to our customers and real time responses. Develop, maintain, and communicate sales order requirements from the customers to manufacturing, ensuring all activities and projects are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Your contributions will help us continue our journey towards Winning as One: One company. One team. One purpose. One plan. One culture. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Work with Manufacturing Operations Team and Program Managers to create demand plans and production schedule.Create feasible production plans based on customer demand and work closely with manufacturing operations to successfully execute the plans, to achieve 100% on-time delivery. Review and release work orders to meet production plans ensuring adequate material quantities are available through the proper use of material profiles.Coordinate and collaborate with Purchasing to ensure purchase items support the MPS or Production Plan, plus determine and communicate material shortages that need to be expedited with appropriate Purchasing personnel to ensure commitments/plans are achieved.Communicate all changes to the production schedule to the customer, program manager, manufacturing, and manufacturing support functions, securing approvals and authorizations as required according to the production scheduling guidelines.Review customer's request to return product with the appropriate engineer and program manager, and process RMA work order as required.Receive customer engineering change orders and notifications (ECO's / ECN's) and coordinate the implementation with the customer, program manager, manufacturing, and manufacturing support functions.Resolve Obsolete/End of Life part issues with the program manager and purchasing.Report, analyze, monitor, and disposition excess material in conjunction/coordination with the program manager.Respond to customer requests and facilitate answers within the organization with the in conjunction with the program manager. Manage/coordinate all material support for both the customer and company. Attend production status meetings as required.Continuous coordination and follow up with the work cell team.Work with on-line material ordering system.Will exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.All other duties as assigned Requirements Must be "Lawful US Persons" (US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, Political Asylee or Refuge . This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Must be able to work onsite, this is not a remote or hybrid position.Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Business or M.E./I.E. Engineering (or other relevant field) is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.At least 3-5 Years of relevant experience is preferred Highly effective communication, critical thinking, organizational and listening skills. Proficient using computers & technology to perform job functions/requirements.Experienced and proficient using/utilizing MS Excel Proficient in other Microsoft Office Suite of programs such as Outlook, Teams, Word and Power Point.Thorough knowledge of MRP, lead times for specific component types, internal run rates, test development lead times, machine programming lead times and complete understanding of the chronological sequence of events that must occur in order to build a product.Our Commitment:At Spartronics, we're dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our culture at Spartronics values accountability, unity, respect, and transparency. These winning values are the lifeblood of our business. We embrace diversity through people who believe in these values. Embracing our employees' differences enables us to be a stronger team.Our Benefits:Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Medical plan options include 1 PPO plan and 2 High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). By completing an annual Wellness Exam, you will save $ on your PPO plan. Or, on the HDHP, we contribute $750 (single) or $1,500 (family) to a HSA.Flexible Savings Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose (dental and vision only)PTO and Holiday PayCompany-paid life insurance and disability at 1 times your annual salary at no cost to you, with options to increase coverage amounts401k with a company match of 50% to every dollar up to 6%Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance optional plansEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementOpportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufacturing industry at a company that values promotions and learning from within. Every day is different, challenging, and rewarding.How to Apply:If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you're excited about joining Spartronics.Spartronics is an equal opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled 41 CFR 60-1.4. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.