Fiber Planner - Phoenix | Day Shift

Fiber PlannerAFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $2B in revenue, and employ approximately 9,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.What We Offer:8% Shift Premium for Night Shift employees401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programsExcellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy optionsOpportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!The Fiber Planner will be part of AFL's Premise cable manufacturing operations. This position is intended to plan, coordinate and sequence the launch of orders to the shop floor. This process includes, but is not limited to, staging natural fiber to be colored in UV coloring, efficiently selecting and issuing optical fiber, creating efficient discrete jobs, and developing the appropriate shop floor paperwork required to process the job. The Fiber Planning work cell is to consist of a team of cross trained Fiber Planners. The Fiber Planners will function as a work cell, frequently performing duties in support of all product line segments.Responsibilities:Coordinates all activities related to discrete job launch to the manufacturing shop floor, including but not limited to:Interpretation of the daily production schedule to determine job launch timing and sequenceCreation of Oracle Discrete job using production length targets providedHooking orders to minimize process scrap and increase process throughput and make best utilization of raw materialsIdentify opportunities to use WOP inventoryMake fiber selection for orders based on fiber characteristics with emphasis on fiber utilization and scrap minimizationCreation of Production Shop PackManage the incoming fiber storage. Pull and stage fibers for coloring and create coloring discrete as needed to support production loadingManage incoming raw fiber storageCo-ordinate tasks with other Fiber Planners to accomplish daily demandsWork closely with Fiber Planning internal customersParticipate in any related improvement activitiesFollow all safety guidelines required of a Fiber PlannerMaintain all required Safety Training requiredAdhere to and promote the environmental, health, and safety policies of AFLQualifications:Demonstrated performer with 3+ years of discrete manufacturing experience in cable manufacturingCurrent EHS/Quality certification and EHS trainingNo pending, active, or a repetitive history of disciplinary actionDependable with exceptional attendance historyAvailable to work overtime, off shift, and weekends with limited prior notice as well as rotating shifts when requiredBasic working proficiency in Microsoft ExcelPersonal Qualities:Readily available and reliable when on or off the jobDetail-oriented and fast learnerAbility to handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyBasic problem-solving skillsUnderstanding of inventory transactions and terminologyAbility to take direction and work independently to achieve departmental objectivesMinimum Education:High School Diploma/GED or 1+ years of manufacturing experience