Planner

Company: Forrest Machining Inc.
Location: Valencia
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Description: The Planner is responsible for creating the demand plan for the manufacturing site. This entails Release, Split and tracking of Work Orders throughout inception to completion.The Company: Founded in 1978, FMI Aerostructures is a leading provider of critical structural components and assemblies for the aerospace and defense industry. With 230,000 square feet under roof and over 130 available spindles, including 31 large bed multi-spindle gantries, FMI Aerostructures is one of the largest independent A&D manufacturing businesses in North America. We are proud to serve key A&D customers such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, PPG Aerospace, Spirit Aerosystems, Blue Origin and many more. With over 240 employees, our full service capabilities include complex machining, large part capability, state of the art NC programming, engineering support, advanced assembly, benching, forming, drilling and more. If you are looking for stability and growth potential in a company that supports a team environment, we'd like to hear from you. We are always looking for exceptional individuals to join our team, who have a high desire and drive to succeed both personally and professionally, in a fast-paced and growing company.Sound like the right opportunity for you? Then please continue reading---Who is our ideal candidate?-- You thrive on the details. If you don't have the details that you need, then you thrive on finding them.-- You know all the questions that need to be asked--- and not just the easy stuff.-- You eat, breathe, and sleep process, but are adaptable enough to plot a new course at a moment's notice if need be.-- You're planning for the worst-case scenario, while knowing how to deliver on time, and on scope.-- You listen as well as you communicate.-- You like to problem solve in your sleep.Desired Skills and Experience:-- Minimum 5+ years' relevant experience preferably within Aerospace & Defense industry. Technical certifications such as an APICS certification preferred.-- Demonstrated ability in synthesizing information to make critical decisions in a timely manner. -- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to build positive work relationships across functional lines. -- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple products and projects. -- Problem-solving skills are a must. On a day-to-day basis this person will:-- Establish methodology to track programs which have been assigned o Provide status to Program Managers on a daily basis. o Identify shortages (Raw Material & Hardware) and work with Program Manager / Supply Chain to resolve -- The Planner will need to coordinate with Scheduler on the following; o Monitor on-time starts & report adherence to schedule-- The Planner will need to coordinate with Engineering on the following; o Planning adjustments o Track Template releases o Coordination for New Product Integration-- The Planner will need to coordinate with Quality on the following; o Assist with First Article Inspections o Notify and track non-conformance parts o Keep track of RMA jobs-- The Planner will need to coordinate with Logistics on the following; o Support with crate visibility for shipments o Support with End of the Month activities-- Align work orders with ERP system, JobBossWe offer competitive pay, medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits as well as an employer-match 401K. We also offer generous paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick days. In addition, we offer bonus, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities. Requirements: PI200901801

Keywords: Forrest Machining Inc., Los Angeles , Planner, Other , Valencia, California