Production Planner

Our new facility in Indianapolis will have approximately 60 employees specialized in the manufacturing and worldwide distribution of ground power supply system, pre-conditioned air equipment and customer solutions in the field of airport equipment. As a specialist, we see ourselves as offering our customers system solutions that are environmentally friendly and at once optimize the profitability of a wide variety of work processes.

• Production Planner

Summary:

• This position ensures performance to the master production schedule to achieve division objectives for customer service, inventory levels, and configuration management. Plans, prepares, issues, and controls moderately complex and diverse production schedules and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.

Pay Range: 27-31/hr. - depending on experience 

Main Tasks and Key Responsibilities:

• Identifies variety of raw material and component requirements for production from engineering and production specifications and schedules of moderate scope and complexity. Ensures accurate item master file and bill of material.
• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed. Recommends changes to improve the planning process for assigned products.
• Evaluates and confirms materials supply is available to meet demand. Prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts to support a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements. Coordinates material movements between internal work and storage areas and/or outside processing or suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders and stock transfers to meet customer shipping dates.
• Analyzes inventory usage, scrap, and waste, and recommends any appropriate actions to minimize loss, reduce inventory, and/or increase inventory turnover that would support inventory level objectives.
• Advises and assists management in resolving problems concerning over shipments, shortages, engineering changes, and cancellation of orders.
• Coordinates cross-functional activities with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Shipping and Receiving, and Contract Administration to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production process and consistent information about status and priorities.
• Maintains configuration control on all open orders and appropriate data files as required by policies and procedures.
• Works closely with customer service team to improve.
• Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems.
• Perform additional duties that may be given or assigned from time to time or as needed due to the demand of business.

• HS Diploma required, bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• If no degree, need minimum of 5 to 7 years of work experience in production planning.
• APICS certificate preferred, not a must.
• 2-3 years of related work experience in a materials and manufacturing environment
• 2-3 years in production planning, forecasting, and purchasing functions.
• Experience working with bills of materials, releasing production work orders, Kanban and/or Min/Max programs.
• Knowledge of manufacturing resources planning theories, principles, and industry practices.
• Proficient in standard business application software, manufacturing resource planning systems, and interface operations. Business central MRP planning software preferred
• Ability to effectively apply continuous improvement methods to the planning function (e.g. pull systems, process mapping, JIT) and related areas.
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory and internal policy requirements related to production control.
• Familiar with ERP business system (MS Business Central/Navision)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English and legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in various climate conditions.
• Must be able to work on computer for extended periods.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced factory environment.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds

If you fit our requirements and you are motivated to get started with us, please apply and send your resume to recruitindyusa@dabico.com

Please check our open positions on our website www.dabico.com

We look forward to receiving your application.
 

Address: 5740 Decatur Blvd, Indianapolis, Indiana 46241

DABICO AIRPORT SOLUTIONS is a leading ground support equipment manufacturer and service provider. Dabico Airport Solutions offers a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art, turn-key systems for contact gates, remote aprons, and maintenance repair and overhaul hangars for commercial and defence applications all around the world.