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About the Role

Responsible for production planning and process improvement initiatives to optimize the production planning process. Owns the production schedule for high-complexity, high-mix aerospace products, ensuring >95% on time delivery. Collaborates with colleagues to avoid bottlenecks and recommends recovery plans for missed milestones. Communicates achievable ship dates and/or delays to Sales and Marketing. Leverages data analytics and continuous improvement methodologies. Ideal candidate has exceptional problem-solving skills, hands-on experience using database query tools, and strong communication skills. Background in Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and APICS certifications is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Develop production schedule to meet external customer delivery requirements and internal customer revenue targets.
Review customer orders, factory capacity and material availability to provide product ship dates for Sales & Marketing.
Advise management of work in progress status, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure product is delivered on time.
Collaborate with Operations Managers, Machine Shop Manager, Manufacturing Engineers, Shop Floor Group Leaders, Quality, and Planners to prioritize and expedite parts, and to determine progress and completion dates.
Manage the process of expedited orders by facilitating communication between responsible departments.
Actively monitor and level workload with capacity constraints at the resource level.
Release and track manufacturing jobs to ensure compliance to the daily schedule and identify/escalate issues that prevent its successful execution.
Utilize Epicor ERP system to extract and analyze supply chain data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights to drive process improvements.
Design and implement supply chain dashboards and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
Perform statistical analysis to optimize inventory levels.
Use Lean Six Sigma / continuous improvement methodologies to identify waste and engineer process improvements.
Leverage AI to automate portions the planning process.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization.
Exceptional skills in developing queries, performing analysis, and converting data into informative insights.
Exposure to or experience with production planning using systems such as Epicor, SAP, MAPICS or the equivalent.
Understanding business processes and using planning tools to optimize production.
Strong analytic background and proficiency in Excel.
Self-motivated and proactive with strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision as an individual contributor and as a member of cross-functional team.
Sit, stand, walk and interact throughout the day in a typical office environment.
Reach above the shoulder, below the waist, and lift up to 10 pounds to file documents or store materials.
Walk through manufacturing areas requiring personal protective equipment: safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.

Skills

Database query tools
Data analytics
Continuous improvement methodologies
Six Sigma
Statistical analysis
APICS certifications (CSCP or CPIM)
Epicor ERP system
Supply chain dashboards
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
Lean Six Sigma
AI automation
PowerBI
PowerQuery
Epicor BAQ
SQL
Excel

Location

Syracuse

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Not specified

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering and Management, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Logistics, or a related discipline

Salary/Compensations

$90,000 - $130,000

Benefits

Not specified

About the Company

Founded in 1918 as Young & Franklin Tool Works on Franklin Street in Syracuse.
Product lines are low volume, high mix, and very tight tolerances.
Manufactures, assembles and tests valves and actuators for the Aerospace and Power Generation markets.
120,000 square foot facility houses R&D, Design Engineering, Assembly & Test, and an 80,000 square foot Machine Shop.
Regularly invests in new machines, with 5 new machines in the last 18 months.
Part of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG), a leading supplier of highly engineered components for aerospace applications.
Continually invests in new products and technology.
Hires great people from diverse backgrounds who share enthusiasm for innovation, design, and manufacturing excellence.

Equal Opportunity

Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabled and veterans