Senior Production Planner

Oberg Industries, leading manufacturer of Metal Stamping products and services for a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical and energy is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Production Planner to join our dynamic team.  As a key member of our operations, the Senior Production Planner will play a critical role in optimizing production schedules, ensuring efficient resource allocation, and contributing to the overall success of our organization.  The Senior Production Planner will work on-site at our Oberg Medical facility located in Sarver, PA.  This is daylight position working Monday thru Friday. 

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Job Responsibilities:

• Utilize the ERP system to plan and schedule customer demand across various work centers on the shop floor.   
• Collaborate with production leads and supervisors to overcome manufacturing delays affecting on-time delivery.
• Assist Production Planning Supervisor in development and implementation of new/improved production control systems and procedures.
• Pull data from ERP system to create reports showing job statuses for interdepartmental meetings.  Based on those reports, determine what needs to be escalated, pushed or highlighted during meetings.
• Work directly with Customer Success Manager to assist in completing customer open order reports, deliverable metrics, etc.
• Collaborate with Purchasing department to ensure material deliveries are aligned to support the production schedule.
• Analyze operational schedules and ERP data, presenting identified issues and potential solutions to the Production Planning Supervisor.
• Organize the closure of production orders and address any associated error messages.
• Act as a backup for the Production Planning Supervisor when necessary.
• Engage directly with the shop floor departments and leads when scheduling to provide an accurate and obtainable schedule.
• Work closely with the Configuration Management department to set up items on projects in the MRP software, updating bill of materials and routes as required.

Qualifications/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in production and/or planning within formal ERP system required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in MRP & Master Planning required.
• Advanced understanding of MRP, Master Planning and Scheduling concepts and processes within ERP system.
• Technical understanding of machining/assembly manufacturing process.
• Strong Excel skills preferred.
• Must be able to communicate through written, verbal, or other means of communication.
• Must be able to understand written correspondence.
• Must have a working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Windows, Excel and Word.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or be able to comply with U.S. export regulations. 
• Must be able to wear personal protection equipment, such as earplugs, safety glasses, and safety shoes.

Benefits to Working at Oberg:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (no premiums paid)
• Medical benefit opt-out with Reimbursement option.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K Retirement Plan (with 4% employer match)
• 401K Oberg Profit Sharing Contribution
• Quarterly Bonus Program (based on company performance)
• Paid Vacation (earning up to 5 weeks)
• 9 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal Days
• Overtime Pay (after 8 hours per day worked)
• Short & Long Term Disability (company paid, no contribution)
• Death Benefit
• Employee Referral Program Incentive Pay
• Training and Development Opportunities  
• Temperature-Controlled Work Environment

We also offer a family-friendly atmosphere and several perks for our employees such as, Food Truck days, Health Club Membership Reimbursement, Tool Purchase program, and much, much more!! 

Oberg Industries is a local, family-owned, trusted contract manufacturing partner to some of the world’s most recognized companies, helping them bring thousands of innovative products to market.  For over 75 years, our skilled employees stamp, grind, mill, turn, machine and design customized components and assemblies found in countless items that improve the quality of life for millions of people every day.   Our most competitive advantage is our skilled and innovative workforce.  Oberg employees are among the best trained in the industry, supported by a culture of continuous learning that includes, cross-training, apprenticeships, and advancement opportunities.

It is our commitment at Oberg Industries to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  EOE, including disability/vets.