• Coordinate with Program Managers, Manufacturing Planner, Buyer and Operations Management to maintain awareness of new production requirements, production changes, and status of work-in-progress.
• Schedule the release of orders for production, maintain awareness of work-in-progress status, identify and recommend production schedules to minimize effect of bottlenecks or production disruptions. Ensure all production is accurately maintained in BaaN.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Planner and Quality Control to integrate rework into production schedule.
• Ensure work released to the shop has the appropriate and approved planning documentation and raw materials are available and assigned.
• Maintain traceability and accountability for parts as required during the manufacturing cycle; perform regular audits of production documentation to ensure standard practices and quality principles are followed.
• Assisting with the prioritization and management of production schedules through coordination with functional managers.
• May participate as a member of the Corrective Action Board (CAB) and/or evaluate Corrective Action Report (CAR) to provide input as relevant for each specific situation.

• 3-5 years experience in a Manufacturing Planning or Production Control environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• Strong knowledge of CNC machining procedures and practices; familiarity with machining operations and typical machining hazards or malfunctions affecting production
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP
• Communication
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at strategic and functional levels
• Computer proficiency

ITAR Requirements:Incumbent will have access to ITAR controlled information as a result of their regular duties; must meet eligibility to work in the United States.