What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planning Analyst position at Stark Aerospace?
- Production Scheduling:
- Develop detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and inventory levels.
- Maintain detailed daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and inventory levels.
- Ensure schedules are realistic and achievable, considering resource availability, capacity constraints, and any external factors that may affect production.
- Adjust production schedules as needed to accommodate changes in demand, production delays, or unforeseen issues.
- Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Prepare and present regular reports on production status, inventory levels, and performance to management.
- Process Improvement:
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality assurance teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, sales, and procurement) to align production plans with business goals.
- Communicate effectively with suppliers, production managers, and other departments to address issues and ensure smooth production operations.
- Collaborate with production managers, operators, and other departments (e.g., procurement, quality control, logistics) to ensure the availability of raw materials, machinery, and labor for production.
- Communicate schedule changes, production progress, and any issues that may impact timelines to all relevant teams.
- Ensure smooth handoffs between departments to minimize delays and avoid bottlenecks in the production process.
- Troubleshooting & Problem Solving:
- Identify and resolve any issues that may affect production timelines, such as equipment breakdowns, supply shortages, or labor shortages.
- Proactively identify potential delays and work to find solutions, adjusting schedules to minimize disruption to the production process.
- Tracking and Reporting:
- Monitor the progress of production runs and ensure that deadlines are met according to the established schedule.
- Track production performance and report any deviations from the schedule, including delays, disruptions, or other issues.
- Provide regular reports on production status, progress, and any issues to management.
- Risk Management:
- Assess risks associated with production delays, material shortages, and develop contingency plans to mitigate these risks.
- Monitor potential disruptions in the supply chain.
Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Knowledge of inventory management, production scheduling, and lean manufacturing principles.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
Experience:
- 1-5 years of experience in production scheduling, and or manufacturing preferred.
- Previous experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) or scheduling software is often required.
Experience
Required- 1 - 5 years: MK25 Experience preferred
Education
Required- Bachelors or better
- High School or better
Behaviors
Preferred- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Motivations
Preferred- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
