Production Planner opening in Milpitas at Ultimate Staffing Services in Milpitas, California

Job Description:

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Production Planner for our client in Milpitas. This is a 100% onsite, Direct Hire role with a starting salary of $90K-$95K based on experience. CANDIDATES MUST COME FROM EMS/CONTRACT MANUFACTURING TO BE CONSIDERED




Position Summary:



The Planner reports to the Master Scheduler and is responsible for production scheduling, validating documents and tooling for production readiness, deviation processing, work order processing, statusing material for clear to build schedule which includes the function of expediting open purchase orders, and running MRP. The Planner may perform a variety of tasks in accordance with their training, experience, and skill.



Essential Functions and Responsibilities:



• Processing customer purchase orders


• Order backlog maintenance


• Delivery note confirmation


• Manage all existing as well as develop, propose, and implement new Planning processes, systems, and procedures as deemed necessary.


• Attend customer focus team meetings to plan for customer requirements within the manufacturing.


• Work with procurement team to expedite open PO's for scheduled WOs.


• Overall responsible for leadership of all phases of management for the internal work orders to support existing customer orders; includes interfacing with all internal partners and staff to ensure customer satisfaction.


• Coordinate the efforts of cross-functional departments as required to ensure that programs are run within the requirements of the customer needs.


• Participation of improvement and development measures to reduce costs and gain efficiencies for all areas of responsibility


• Interface and support internal customers (program management, production, quality, engineering, etc,)


• Possess SAP proficiency for area of responsibility.


• Interacts with internal and external customers and colleagues, and other functional areas.


• Supports the Quality Management system including conformance to ISO based registrations and controls for the facility business plan based upon targeted market sectors.


• Manages conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment, as well as partners with business executives and operations leaders in order to develop appropriate solutions.


• Prepares activity reports and other data input as required


• May include odd hour teleconferences with global facilities.


• other miscellaneous tasks as assigned


These tasks are performed in accordance with company standard operating procedures, professional trainings, customer requirements, and individual experience.



Qualifications Required/Job Specifications:



• Possess three to five (3-5) years of experience in a Planner or production control position at a contract manufacturing company


• Possess an Associates Degree in a related field or equivalent training and experience


• Possess strong analytical, communication, listening, and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to individuals from multi-cultural backgrounds, and build trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results, at all levels within the organization.


• Possess conflict resolution skills, and ability to apply techniques at all levels of the organization.


• Possess a high level of integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information.


• Must be self-directed, dependable, and motivated with excellent relationship and time management skills.


• Must be able to learn various software systems quickly.


• Understands the competitive dynamics in electronic manufacturing services and NPI process.


• Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment, as well as partnering with business executives and operations leaders in order to develop appropriate solutions.


• Develop and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with clients, vendors, and representatives of external organizations.


• Proficient with PC-based software including SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.


• Strong, effective organizational skills required; detail oriented; ability to multitask


• Strong, effective organizational skills required; detail- and data oriented; ability to multitask


• Possess excellent communication skills in both verbal and written form


• Ability to read, and interpret engineering instructions, schematics, technical procedures, and various reports


• Ability to keep accurate documentation


• Possess a high level of integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information


• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees;


• Maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization


• Available to work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and goals.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.