Job Summary

The Production Control Planner will be responsible for the tactical and strategic planning of the flow of materials to meet production schedules. They will coordinate and expedite production hardware from suppliers and within the department to meet production needs. This position collaborates with the Production Supervisor, Project Manager, Customer Support Manager, Production Clerk, Supply Chain Buyers, and Supply Chain Schedulers ensure continuous flow of materials and information related to support projects and customer delivery. They will be accountable for key metrics of increasing throughput, improving inventory turns, on time delivery, reducing lead times, and improving customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

Tactical Execution

• Track production hardware through each stage of the production process
• Collaborate with various support teams to solve production issues
• Work with other departments to ensure all applicable requirements are documented
• Required to learn and effectively work within Visual MRP to efficiently coordinate and manage their project(s) that ensure UR’s high level of quality and on-time delivery are met
• Review drawings, specifications, and other project documents as they pertain to their scope of responsibility
• Prepare Packing Lists, obtains appropriate signatures and routes accordingly
• Coordinate with inspection group and dispatcher to maintain product traceability
• Other Duties as assigned

Resource Planning

• Review and develop master production planning in coordination with the department supervisors
• Analyze customer orders to establish production delivery schedules
• Plan and monitor material movement throughout the production shop and at suppliers
• Determine equipment, material, and manpower requirements for each work order

Strategic Planning

• Maintain and improve ERP system for resource, manpower, and lead time accuracy
• Develop and manage master planning, material processes and systems, prepare and update production schedules and purchasing needs
• Review and develop capacity model
• Introduce Lean Practices to eliminate process waste
• Responsible for providing KPI and updating project dashboards

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling < 0%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct supervision of employees

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and four years of manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college preferred
• Experience in aerospace environment preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints for writing manufacturing procedures for shop use
• Background and knowledge of Production Control Responsibilities

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
• Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude
• Ability to set priorities
• Ability to perform in a rapidly evolving and dynamic environment
• Previous experience in Production Control preferred
• Excellent organizational skills detail oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Computer Skills

• Ability to learn and utilize the company’s ERP and MRP systems
• Able to use multiple data bases to track projects
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Infor Visual Manufacturing MRP preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None required

Salary

• Hiring Salary Range: $30.31/hr - $37.12/hr
• Bonus/Commission Eligible: No
• Benefits: Air Methods provides a comprehensive benefits package. We believe our benefits should be as diverse as our teammates. We offer competitive medical, dental and vision coverage along with voluntary accident, hospitalization and critical illness coverage, short and long term disability, life and AD&D, time off programs, pretax and Roth 401(k) with a generous company match, tuition reimbursement, profession training and certifications, dependent care support, EAP and concierge services to name just some of what we have to offer.

Final compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, certifications, and relevant work experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)