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TriMas Corporation

Planner II

full-time•El Cajon•$81k - $90k

Summary

Location

El Cajon

Salary

$81k - $90k

Type

full-time

Experience

2-5 years

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About this role

Planner II

Company:  RSA Engineered Products LLC

Primary Location:  1451 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function:  Material Control / Logistics

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

SUMMARY

Develop, plan and maintain production schedules to ensure timely delivery of goods. Coordinate with Sales, Contract Administration, and Purchasing to plan and adjust production needs. Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data to determine manufacturing capabilities. Monitor and adjust schedule to meet unforeseen conditions, such as pull-ins, pushouts, material shortages or scrap. Communicate and coordinate with the Production Supervisors. Leads, Production Control and Expeditors.

Act as liaison with departments to assist in providing an uninterrupted flow of required manufactured parts. Act as liaison between customers and production.  Review customer/industry/internal specifications to ensure compliance with stated requirements. Provide technical support to operations, customers, suppliers, and program managers as needed. Support and lead special process and customer audits.

This position requires a broad background in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to follow and audit the physical progress of parts or goods through manufacturing or other processing departments to ensure conformance to schedule when needed.  Provide training and coaching to others as required. Performing other duties as assigned by management that fall within the scope and level of this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer liaison, interface with customers on schedule changes and problems. The employee should exercise good judgement on addressing and resolving various customer issues
The employee should have the ability to address disputes or verification of shipments to customers
Investigate production delays to enhance better systems and processes
Follow and audit the physical progress of parts through manufacturing or other outside processing departments
Production order Release
Production Order Maintenance
Tracker/Milestone Creation and Maintenance
Review and respond to MRP Messages
Reports major problems to supervisor for corrective action, and assists, when possible, in initiating measures to eliminate shortages
Responsible for distributing production scheduling reports
Familiar with all areas of the shop and offices
Sets up conference rooms and assists involved customers/personnel
Reviews Production schedules and plant capacity data to determine processes, tools and machines to be used
Provides data on monthly sales and yearly sales commitments
Monitor and control all material movements to maintain the integrity of production schedules
Reviews production specifications and plant capacity data
Keeps management informed of critical status
Contributes to produce and ship monthly sales
Filing as required
Performs all other duties assigned or directed

This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the El Cajon, CA location.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of 3+ years in a production planning capacity with manufacturing and production control experience.”
Strong understanding of MRP
Intermediate Excel skills. Advanced skills a plus
Familiarity with scheduling tools
Strong communication skills
Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Ability to work as a team
Scheduling and managing outside process suppliers
Broad background in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of fabricated metal parts and supplies a plus
Knowledge of blueprints desired
Able to operate machines to complete tasks: Personal computer, printer, plotter, etc.
Required: High School Degree with related experience and/or training
Preferred: BS or BA degree from 4 - year college or university

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $81,000 - $90,000.

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location.  Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses.  Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.

Click here for more information: www.trimasbenefits.com

What you'll do

  • Develop, plan, and maintain production schedules to ensure timely delivery of goods while coordinating with various departments. Act as a liaison between customers and production to ensure compliance with specifications and provide technical support as needed.

About TriMas Corporation

Norris Cylinder Company (a division of TriMas Corporation) manufactures quality high-pressure steel and acetylene cylinders. We are the only steel cylinder manufacturer in North America and serve our domestic and international customer base from two state-of-the-art manufacturing locations in Longview, Texas and Huntsville, Alabama. With more than 70 years of cylinder manufacturing know-how and a production capacity that serves customers in more than 80 countries worldwide, Norris Cylinder leads the industry in customer satisfaction through its dedication to quality, customer service excellence and technical expertise. Our wide range of cylinder products are used throughout many industries including industrial gases, specialty gases, fire suppression, breathing air, aviation, aerospace, and many more.

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TriMas Corporation offers a competitive compensation package for the Planner II role. The salary range is USD 81k - 90k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

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