Production Planner

Trust Automation

Trust Automation is a government contractor and has over 35 years of experience in custom motors, linear drives, digital drives, and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions.  We design, build and support control and power management systems for the most demanding defense, semiconductor, industrial automation, and medical applications.

Trust Automation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce, personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population.  Every employee has an “at-will” relationship with Trust Automation.  This means that employment with Trust Automation is at the mutual consent of the employer and the employee and is subject to termination by either party at will, with or without cause or advance notice.

Job Summary

The Production Planner role will perform manufacturing planning and scheduling duties in support of business operations.  This position is responsible for managing material requirements, capacity planning, and manufacturing throughput in accordance with AS9100 standards, TA policies and procedures, and industry best practices. 

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

• Develop, coordinate, and communicate the daily production schedule across a broad range of products and customer requirements.
• Create a rolling master production plan for designated customers and products.
• Work closely with procurement team to ensure material requirements are met.
• Work with manufacturing leadership to develop, implement, and optimize product line operations.
• Communicate with manufacturing team in a proactive manner regarding capacity and shift loading to efficiently meet production and sales requirements.
• Oversee production orders’ planned schedule until released to floor; communicates exceptions and risks accordingly.
• Maintain MRP system integrity to drive material and production schedules real-time.
• Key stakeholder in MRP development, including definition of workflow processes, report development, etc.
• Work closely with configuration management to plan and implement approved configuration changes and effectively communicate to stakeholders, as required.
• Work closely with materials department leadership to make recommendations or adapt to forecast changes/adjustments.
• Provide meaningful reporting and analysis of Key Performance Indicators as required.

Position Requirements

• Cross-functional knowledge of configuration management, document control, and manufacturing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; be able to prioritize tasks and effectively communicate priorities.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task.
• Problem solving/critical thinking as well as data analytics skills.
• High level of personal accountability.
• Professional written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both as an individual with minimal supervision or in a team environment.
• Experience working with ERP systems, work order documentation, routings, etc.
• Effective use of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• May participate in the identity verification process to access secure client or government portals by authorizing certified supplier or customer management platforms to obtain information from your personal credit profile or other information, solely to verify your identity. 

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.
• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, or assemble/manufacture intricate items.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Sitting or standing for extended period of time.
• Physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height.
• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

Salary Information

Pay scale for this position - $90,000 to $105,000 Annual Salary