Production Planner

Job Description: Production Planner

Location: San Jose HiRel

Department: Operations

Reports To: Planning, Delilah Salmon

About Micross:

With a 40 year+ heritage, Micross Components (www.micross.com) began transforming specialty electronics by creating a global company with the broadest offering of products and services in the industry and quickly became recognized as the leading worldwide single-source supplier of specialty microelectronic components designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards.

Over the years, Micross Components acquired the specialized knowledge of these regional industry leaders to create a single-source solution for integrated circuits of all types and interconnect options.

And today, Micross continues to serve the Aerospace & Defense, Space, Medical, Industrial & Commercial markets with the most comprehensive range of hi-reliability microelectronic components and services available from one source. Micross' unwavering focus on our Mission and Core Values differentiate us from the competition and empower our team to always deliver on customer commitments while continuing to uphold exceptional quality in everything we do.

Summary:

The Production Planner for high reliability Hybrid DC-DC converters for Space and Military is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the production process to ensure efficient and timely manufacturing of products. This role involves planning, scheduling, and monitoring production activities to meet customer demands and maintain optimal inventory levels.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing the lead times for quotes
• Responsible for validating the finish good stock for quotes
• Responsible for planning and creating WO’s for New Order and Sub-Assemblies
• Responsible for production starts on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to meet production capacity
• Responsible for ensuring on‐time product delivery to customers
• Responsible for communicating backlog updates, changes or issues to Customer Service & Program Management
• Responsible for reviewing and sending material shortages to the Subcon
• Responsible for WIP review for the Subcon
• Responsible for working with Engineering to ensure troubleshooting at the Subcon is being addressed in a timely manner
• Responsible for weekly telecom calls with the Subcon
• Follow up with purchasing to resolve any material issues in advance of release production orders
• Provide work order status and delivery schedule to program managers
• Update daily backlog with First Commit Dates, WIP updates, Revenue Risk, Revenue Push Out and Revenue Opportunities
• Reviews forecasted requirements and assess when to execute orders based on multiple factors
• Interfaces with technical and management personnel, regarding changes in material, quantity, quality or delivery schedules.

• Manages Work In Process (WIP) aging for Subcontractor

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Comply with all quality and ITAR policies, practices, and procedures.
• Build meaningful and productive relationships with internal business partners.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using it for the benefit of 3rd parties.
• Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or related Field preferred.
• APICS certification preferred
• 3 – 5 years as a material planner or master scheduler
• Experience handling multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy under tight time deadlines.
• Experience evaluating, prioritizing and problem-solving tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion
• MRP, Expandable Systems
• Able to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong knowledge of Excel (v-lookup, pivot tables) and Power Point
• Manufacturing, Electronic or Aerospace industry background.

At Micross, our Core Values of integrity, communication, teamwork, quality and execution, self-discipline and accountability are cultivated throughout all levels of the organization. Micross provides a challenging and enjoyable workplace for members and supports the needs of the community.

Micross provides competitive benefits including medical, HSA and FSA plans, dental, vision, company paid basic Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401k with employer match, paid leave, vacation, holidays, generous tuition assistance, 529 College Savings, Pet insurance, Legal insurance, and a range of well-being programs available.

Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.