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 Piper’s worldwide headquarters is based in beautiful Vero Beach, FL., – located just a few miles from the Atlantic Coast. We are the largest private employer in Indian River County and offer exciting and enriching careers. We aim to be the best. So it’s only natural that we strive to recruit the best people in and to give you every opportunity to become even better. After all, ours is a company that never stands still. That’s why we provide a supportive team-working environment in which each individual’s needs are respected. No matter what role you’re in, you’ll help us make the most of our business. And we’ll help you make the most of your career. So, make Piper Aircraft your ultimate destination. Together, we’ll go further than you ever thought possible. 

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Current openings:

Manufacturing Planning Coordinator  (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Administration

Manufacturing Planning Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

Proactively support and monitor Production Assembly areas to ensure sufficient inventory on hand to complete scheduled production requirements. Interface with Production Control, Planning, Engineering, Methods, and Quality Assurance departments to resolve and prevent work stoppages. Expedite all short parts and materials to allow orders to be released to production.  Provide reports and support, as required, to Manufacturing.  Work with minimal direction from Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

·         Coordinate with Production Control on kit deliveries to assembly work stations

·         Manage prioritization of supply orders for critical shortages

·         Investigate and resolve shortage issues to ensure optimal performance in assembly lines

·         Review and recommend Order Policy changes to maintain optimal on hand inventory levels such as Safety Stock, Order Quantity Increments, Min/Max Order Quantities, etc.

·         Maintain a Line of Balance on critical parts for manufacturing, communicate to appropriate Supervisors and Managers

·         Complete Scrap Transactions as required when retrieving additional parts

·         Issue shortages in Material to Issue to correct inventory levels as required

·         Request supply orders for inventory below Safety Stock quantity

·         Scrutinize every facet of processes and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to Supervisor

·         Perform housekeeping tasks as department requirements dictate

·         Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no Supervisory responsibilities.  May be required to train and assist other employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years related material requirements planning experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.  Basic computer skills required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

Ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 

Ability to perform the duties of the job applying basic mathematics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear; occasionally requires to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the company safety manual.  The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company’s need to achieve its business objective.  Employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.