Production Planner

Who is Fibreworks Composites?

Fibreworks Composites was founded in 2009 and is privately owned by Guenther Steiner and Joe Hofmann. In 2019 Joe and Guenther decided to launch an AS9100 / ISO certified sister company called Composite Factory. Composite Factory’s primary focus is to diversify our business into Aerospace, Aero structures, Aviation and Defense, and the Medical industries that require a higher level of traceability and certification. Our core mission is to exceed our customers' needs by embracing challenges that surpass the capabilities of our competitors.

Rooted in our extensive motorsport experience, our philosophy fosters a unique and dynamic work environment, empowering us to tackle a multitude of challenges. We are fully vertically integrated which enables us to complete tight timelines and exceed customer expectations.

Come be a part of where the energy is; where the future of the composites industry is going and where leading edge technology companies come to develop the next generation of composite structures.

Job Summary:

Production Planning
-Create and maintain a daily/weekly schedule that can be viewed by the Management Team
-Assist Management with long term planning of projects
-Work with Production Manager on any project planning input that can improve our process

Production Scheduling

-Create/maintain a production schedule of all departments (Cutting, Demold, Finishing, Kitting, Lamination, Machining) to ensure that all deadlines can be met
-Following week’s production schedule to be completed on Tuesdays, no later than Wednesdays
-Supervisors review production schedule on Wednesdays
-Notify departments of schedule changes on a daily basis
-Create hyperlink in schedule of Work Order
-Liaise with Engineering, Supervisors, and Team Leaders to form an accurate time of completion for parts/projects
-Interact with Engineering on scheduling of projects
-Communicate timelines with the Production Manager/Supervisors and customers
ERP Responsibilities
-Create Sales Orders in to ERP system upon receipt of customer Purchase Order (PO)
-Verify PO matches quote
-Create/send order acknowledgement
-Work with Inventory on material requirements
Daily Production Meetings
-Lead/participate in the daily production meetings with Management and Department Leads
-Review any issues that may cause issues with production such as: material delays, back orders, urgent customer requests, labor, etc.
Weekly Production Meetings
-Meet with Production and Upper Management
-Meet with Machining (Mondays) for scheduling
Daily Scheduling Meetings
-Lead/participate in the daily scheduling meetings with Lamination and Finishing
-Verify updated scheduling changes and status of parts
Customer Service
- Communicate with customer on order status, and pick up availability (via phone, email, OneNote, SharePoint, Status Update Sheet, etc.)
-Ensure that First Article Parts packing slip/paperwork is accurate and ready for customer pick-up/shipment
Work with logistics for any shipping needs
Departments
-Assist material purchasing, logistics, continuous improvements, etc., if needed
-Advise Management of improvements or inefficiencies in the manufacturing process, if needed
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
-Create SOPs to streamline work flow
Leadership
-Research and provide feedback to Management on planning/scheduling best practices. (i.e. MS Project, SharePoint, GSS, etc.)

Goals:
-Be proactive by scheduling orders several weeks out when POs are received to ensure on-time delivery
-Keep up with customer demands, forecast (past and present)
-Be a team player by using any past experiences
-The ability to help the company grow along with the position to make a difference
-Must adhere to health and safety procedures, and all workplace policies
-Other responsibilities as assigned

What You Will Bring to the Team:
-Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in composite manufacturing, preferred
-A full understanding of Composite Manufacturing, preferred
-Minimum high school diploma
-Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook)
-MRP/ERP experience a plus
-Strong organizational skills
-Excellent oral and written communication skills
-Positive, respectful, can do attitude is a must
-Team worker who works well independently
-Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines
-Available evenings, weekends, and holidays

What Fibreworks Will Bring to You:
-Medical benefits, dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance
-Matching 401k
-Discretionary quarterly bonuses based upon company performance
-$1000 sign on bonus
-Referral program
-Employee Verizon discount
-80 hours PTO vacation, 40 hours PTO sick
-Climate controlled facility
-Monthly incentive bonuses
-Paid weekly
-Paid training

*Fibreworks Composites is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background or for any other reason.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person