Planner

Position PurposeReviews ERP plans to ensure any material/component conflicts are identified and resolved, replanned, or returned to Customer Service. Audits and corrects manufacturing planning parameters. Develops molding schedule to support deliveries. Develop manufacturing plans for major orders. Releases work orders and schedules manufacturing and assembly cells.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesDaily, reviews ERP planned orders in release time frame. If material/components are available, releases a work orderIf work order cannot be released, analyzes, develops, and implements a plan to support sales order requirements, including getting commitment from responsible parties to support plan If sales order requirements cannot be supported, develops recovery plan for communication to customer, including getting commitment from responsible parties to support planAudits orders, resolves material/component conflicts and releases orders or returns to customer service for replanningFirms plans for moldings and assemblies on orders to support lead timesAudits part manufacturing parameters on part numbers. Recommends changes to current lead times, order policy, and shrinkage factors that are missing or inconsistent with current practices. Enters non-standard order parameters into ERPCorrects issues to Work Orders that do not support completed assemblies. Locates source of parts and corrects issues before work order closureDevelops Cell level schedules to support manufacturing and customer requirementsStatus various reports to support internal and or external metrics Participates in production health walk as required Other ad hoc reports or presentations to support company goals Document processes used to plan/schedule Responsible for following all establish Vaupell policies, standard operating procedures and safety practices Other duties as assigned Job Qualifications/RequirementsHigh School Diploma/GED2yearsplanning experience required; experience in a manufacturing environment preferredFundamental knowledge of MRP systems requiredPrevious experience with Epicor preferred Microsoft Suite experience requiredExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsCandidates must be a “US Person” (i.e.US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations)Environmental Condition While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical RequirementsRequired physical skills and abilities (see below)The uncorrected or corrected vision in at least one eye shall be equal to or better than the following:A = 20% or less of work timeB= 20 to 60% of work timeC = 60%ormore of work timeBlank = Not applicableStandingBBending at waistAWalkingBReaching below shoulder levelASittingCReaching above shoulder levelALifting under 25 lbs.CGraspingCLifting 25 to 50 lbs.BHandlingCLifting over 50 lbs.AFinger DexterityCCarrying under 25 lbs.CFeelingCCarrying 25 to 50 lbs.BEye-Hand coordinationCCarrying over 50 lbs.AEye-Hand-Foot coordinationAPushing under 25 lbs.CHearing, ordinaryCPushing 25 to 50 lbs.BHearing, other (explain below)Pushing over 50 lbs.ASeeing – near vision acuityCClimbing stairsBSeeing – far vision acuityCClimbing laddersDepth perceptionCBalancingColor perceptionCKneelingKeyboardingCCrawlingPullingCTurning/twistingAOtherVaupell reserves the right to change, modify or add to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of any position at any time.Vaupell is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, belief and spirituality, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity/national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran or disability status.