With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
Location Profile:
Located in North Hollywood, CA, Avibank Manufacturing, Inc., a PCC Company, a part of the Engineered Products Group, is among the world&39;s leading manufacturers specializing in the design and production of sophisticated fasteners and multi-component fastening systems and devices, solving difficult engineering and critical performance problems.
Position Summary:
The Planner Level 2 under supervision uses independent judgement to respond to MRP messaging in support of the build plan and customer requirements by releasing production orders to manufacturing within an established schedule. Work cross-functionally with other Supply Chain functions to ensure alignment of the plan with execution. Must make planning decisions always with the company’s inventory goals in mind to support profitability of the company.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Compiles and records production data from such documents as customer orders, work orders, product specifications, and individual worker production sheets
- Calculates factors such as types and quantities of items produced, materials used, amount of scrap, and frequency of defects. Checks and verifies results against standard production rates
- Plans and follows schedules of workflow and operations in support of the product line build plan to prioritize weekly machine schedules.
- Work to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times, but work with the lead planner when those appear to need updating.
- Clearing difficulties that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
- Initiates component and assembly orders.
- Creates re-work orders as needed.
- Partners with manufacturing leads to ensure proper coordination between the groups.
- Maintain/update dispatch priorities daily.
- Sorts and distributes work orders or material to workers and/or production supervisors.
- Provides current status and projected completion dates to interested parties.
- Directly handles and responds MRP/ERP system production control messages.
- Manages inventory levels for critical production operations.
- Validates internal and external operation lead times against current standards.
- Problem solves and coordinates planning prioritization and issues with Operations Leadership and Sales Department.
- Responsible for capacity planning for assigned product line to include troubleshooting parameter challenges (lead times/lot sizes).
- Part of SIOP process for designated product line.
Required Skills:
- Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP Systems is required.
- Experience with SyteLine is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong influencing skills within a matrix organization.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Required Experience:
- Microsoft experience with Intermediate to Advanced Excel level knowledge
- 5-7 years of experience in Manufacturing Planning
- Aerospace industry experience preferred
- CPIM or ASCM (APICS) courses preferred
Level of Education:
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
- CPIM or CSCP designation a plus
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $77,600 to $102,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company&39;s medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. &39;Green Card Holder&39;), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
