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Form of workBusiness Profile: PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products, which include the PCC Industrial & Distribution Group, consist of specialized manufacturing businesses that produce fasteners, precision components, systems, tooling, and engineered system solutions for a diverse group of end customers in the automotive, aerospace & defense, industrial machinery, and other performance-driven markets. PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products' manufacturing operations are spread over four continents, forming a network of industry-leading companies, which enables our customers to utilize our experience and deep product knowledge wherever they need it. Embedded in a culture of continuous improvement, our assets and industry leadership ensure that we will consistently deliver our customers the best value in the markets we serve.
Location Profile: Located in North Hollywood, CA, Avibank Manufacturing, Inc., a PCC Company, a part of the Engineered Products Group, is among the world'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 under supervision uses independent judgement to compile and record production data, to prepare records and reports on volume of production, and to review, prepare, and release production orders to manufacturing within an established schedule. 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 Writes production reports based on data compiled, tabulated, and computed Plans and follows schedules of workflow and operations according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times Clearing difficulties that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions Initiates component and assembly orders Creates re-work orders as needed Reviews material inventory records and prepares requisitions for procurement of materials and supplies base upon production schedules established by others Charts production, based on statistics compiled, for reference by production and management personnel 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: Knowledge of ERP/MRP Systems Experience in manufacturing or engineering Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Strong influencing skills within a matrix organization Knowledge of production and inventory management Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Required Experience: MS Suite Experience Typically, 2-5 years of experience as a Planner in Manufacturing Six Sigma Training Preferred Level of Education: Two-year degree from college or technical school, 5+ years of experience in production planning or related field, 2-4 years of related experience in manufacturing
