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1270 W. Terra Ln O Fallon, MO 63366 US
Job Description
Job Title: Manufacturing Planner & Project Coordinator
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Manager of Estimating and Planning
Objective:
To convert customer requirements (output of the estimating process) into high quality, actionable product realization plans for production with the goal to meet company metrics.
Responsibilities:
Ability to plan jobs of varying degrees of complexity across one or more manufacturing divisions (aerospace, commercial and/or machining) as follows:
- Developing manufacturing approach, including manufacturing aids (jigs, fixtures, templates, tooling, etc.) by working with more senior planners, estimators, production consultants/experts, QA personnel, customer, etc., and utilizing all available planning tools that produces a finished product that meets/exceeds customer requirements and within the budgets established by the estimators.
- Developing material needs of job (selection of material types, sources, processing, budgets, etc.) by working with estimators, more senior planners, production consultants/experts, customer, etc. that meets/exceeds customer requirements and within the budgets established by the estimators.
- Developing required shop documentation/work packages, technical drawings, job instructions, and quality documentation needed for job by working with CAD specialists/designers (as required), estimators, more senior planners, production consultants/experts, customer, etc.
- Conducting briefings with all interested parties (management, production resources, QA personnel, customer, etc.) to keep them informed of progress on plans and answer questions relating thereto.
- Assisting QA personnel with final compliance reviews as requested (by covering BFDI highlights of job with QA inspector to facilitate more thorough, timely final inspections).
- Performing lookback analysis of suitability of finished product to assess effectiveness of their plans. Ensure future plans incorporate positive practices and lessons learned from previous efforts as needed.
Other Duties:
This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties and responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be created at any time as determined by the company.
- Ability to effectively plan and organize workload to accomplish goals.
- Ability to initiate projects, anticipate changes, set new priorities, follow through and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of basic material characteristics as it pertains to fabrication and machining.
- Knowledge of equipment capabilities and selection.
- Ability to research through the Internet and various other sources to identify suppliers and products.
- Knowledge of other processes (coating, plating, heat treating, sandblasting, load testing).
- Ability to undertake additional responsibilities at the discretion of the Planning Manager or other senior leadership.
Inspection Skills:
- Ability to use basic inspection tools.
- Ability to find defects.
- Ability to perform inspections and fill out/review inspection logs.
Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of mathematics, including use of fractions.
- Basic understanding of computers (Microsoft Office, e-mail) and handheld calculators.
- Ability to read simple blueprints.
- Ability to use basic inspection tools.
- Basic proficiency in hand drawing/drafting and CAD software systems.
- Ability to effectively plan and organize workload to accomplish goals.
- Ability to research through the internet and various other sources to identify suppliers and products.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to cooperate, work and communicate with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, and outside contacts.
- Ability to initiate projects, anticipate changes, set new priorities, follow thru and meet deadlines.
- Ability to converse and understand terminology related to the metal fabrication and machining business.
- Ability to make sound and proper decisions by drawing on professional expertise.
Physical Characteristics:
- Able to lift 5 - 20 lbs.
- Able to sit or stand on feet for most of shift.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Must be able to view work on shop floor from time to time <20%.
Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
- High school diploma required.
- 6 months experience (or internship/co-op) required in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the metal fabrication industry.
- Associates degree in a related course of study preferred (industrial, mechanical, CAD, etc.) or technical degree in a related manufacturing field.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Location:
Office and production environment with 100% of time expected to be worked on-site.
Travel:
Travel is not a recurring condition of this position. Overnight travel <5%
Environmental Conditions:
- Subject to environmental conditions. The facility provides protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. No protections from weather when walking between buildings.
- May be subject to noise while in the shop. There is enough noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
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