Planner

Planner

Responsible for scheduling the usage of production materials to optimize production efficiency.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Why Ducommun?

• Excellent company culture - as recognized by Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
• Clean and climate controlled working environment
• Opportunity for career growth
• Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement

Job Summary

• Coordinate with production and other departments regarding material shortages and or other problems affecting meeting customer requirements, then modify and adapt production schedules, as needed. The shop floor packets are then initiated.
• Reports items complete - make sure all material has been issued, report it on hand and issue it to the next assembly or notify program manager, so they can issue shipper
• Update various production status reports.
• Enter work orders in MRP system for each manufacturing sales order.
• Issue changes to accommodate revisions, cancellations and other priorities (as needed).
• Create and maintain files related to each sales release until order closed.
• May assign and archive serial numbers for each assembly requiring serialization at some facilities.
• Adhere to Employee Expectations Policy
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
• Perform other assignments as required

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• MRP exposure preferred
• Intermediate level of computer skills in e-mail, internet, Word, and Excel
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills needed
• Detail oriented; Ability to maintain accurate records and files

Required Experience and Education

• High School diploma or GED required;
• Associate's degree preferred
• Minimum two years required in a manufacturing environment

This is a generic job posting for a Planner. Depending on the candidate's skills, qualifications and experience, they will be hired into an entry level, intermediate level or expert level job and pay scale.

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403 LaBarge Avenue

Huntsville, Arkansas, 72740

United States