Production Control Planner

To forecast, plan and schedule manufactured and purchased parts to meet customer needs in the most timely and efficient manner.   To create production control documents to support the manufacturing processes

This position has great emphasis on quality assurance and troubleshooting in materials / scheduling and coordinating the delivery of materials to be used in the manufacture of large, custom, special purpose vehicles of any description. 

The Production Control Planner will frequently interface with Engineering, Quality, Inventory, Sales Departments, and Suppliers.

Essential Functions:

Planning

• Plan the point of use location for all purchased parts by line segment
• Code manufactured parts by bill of material for distribution in manufacturing
• Perform the Clear to Build function at engineering release
• Maintain the Fabrication Portal as required weekly
• Maintain the Fabrication supermarkets by assigned Plant
• Plan and process manufactured part ECO's
• Plan weekly schedules for purchased parts triggered by Production Control
• Distribute bill of material changes for units with open work orders
• Create Red Books
• Create fabrication print packages by line segment
• Release production orders by line segment and supermarket parts
• Process Parts Central orders

Pre-Production Planning

• Support new product development from concept stage through successful product launch

Inventory

• Manage inventory to ensure cell objectives are met and in line with company objectives
• Manage assigned product to meet customer service and inventory plans

Other Duties May Include, But Are Not Limited To:  Perform or assist with any operations, as required or directed, to maintain work flow or respond to production requirements.

Responsibilities:

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

1. SAFETY: Follow E-ONE General Health & Safety Rules, ensure safe operating conditions within area of responsibility, and notify coworkers and supervisors of hazardous acts and conditions. Proper use of PPE; use only defect-free equipment. Promote safety in department. Use proper lifting techniques and overhead hoist when needed. Maintain clean and safe working environment in line with 5-S Philosophy. Participate in hazardous communication training and safety meetings.
2. QUALITY: Responsible for the quality of work. This requires defect-free work and understanding of the requirements of the company’s quality system as it pertains to job duties and responsibilities. Must be able to check work to ensure conformance to process control instructions, specifications, and quality standards. Identify and segregate non-conforming product. Identify the need for and assist in initiating and implementing corrective and preventive actions when appropriate.  Follow the 3 Don’ts: 1) Don’t accept poor quality; 2) Don’t make poor quality; 3) Don’t pass poor quality.
3. FLEXIBILITY: Able and willing to work in other areas as needed. Must be flexible in taking lunch and breaks when workflow requires. Willing to work additional hours as necessary.
4. INITIATIVE: Actively participate in continuous improvement of products and processes to better serve customers and improve the overall profitability of E-ONE. Actively seek out work in other areas when current assignment is complete. Make suggestions for improving product quality, processes, safety, and company profitability.  Submit these implemented improvements utilizing our Minor Kaizen process.
5. TEAMWORK: Positive working attitude toward other employees; be a team player. Work with others constructively and abide by company policies and procedures. Working together as a team for continuous improvement is vital to ensure the future of E-ONE and its employees. Teamwork will be required to be effective in daily production assignments as well as special improvement projects.
6. LEAN:  To daily utilize your skills and experience to eliminate waste and continually improve your process.  Additionally, develop your knowledge of Lean through supporting your area in maintaining the highest levels of 5S; utilizing visual management tools that highlight problems and solve those problems for true root cause; participate and support kaizen events; and participating in the Lean Certification and Minor Kaizen programs.
7. CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Attend and participate in a variety of meetings, training programs, and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to changes to equipment or process, new developments, requirements, procedures, and policies. Work towards obtaining your Bronze Lean Certification.
8. LEADERSHIP: Lead the team, provide innovative thought leadership on strategies to grow market share, increase profitability, and meet long-term business goals.
9. ACTION-ORIENTED: Enjoy working hard; is action-oriented and energetic; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seize more opportunities than others.
10. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT: Step up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; read situations quickly; good at focused listening; can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably; can find common ground and get cooperation.
11. DEALING WITH AMBIGUITY: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
12. DRIVE FOR RESULTS: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Requirements (education, experience, travel, physical, work environment):

• College degree preferred; but not required.
• Knowledge of MRP, PRP and database programs is required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Versatile and adaptable to a fast paced environment.

• Experience in a manufacturing planning capacity.
• Demonstrated ability in computer operations is required.
• Demonstrated problems solving skills are required.
• Ability to read and understand MRP reports, stock status reports, material variance reports, production schedules and shortage reports.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Highly motivated self-starter

REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans. 

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