Production Planner - New Hartford, NY

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Summary

The position incumbent is responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate manufacturing instructions to meet customer expectations as dictated by Purchase Order requirements, material specifications, and any existing, applicable vendor agreements.

Essential Functions

• Review inquiries for compatibility of stock material
• Develop and maintain Standard Operations, Quality Module, Master Items, Routings and Bills of Material (BOM’s)
• Review and interpret customer specifications.
• Analyze and implement Process Changes (PC’s) and Process Change Requests (PCR’s)
• Disposition Internal Review Reports (IRR’s) and issue appropriate manufacturing instructions
• Review new Purchase Orders to determine manufacturing requirements (Contract Review)

Additional Responsibilities

Duties as assigned by the Master Planner.

Qualifications

Competencies

• Organization
• Attention to details.
• Technical knowledge
• Strategic thinking
• Engagement
• Communication skills

Education and Experience

A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. BS degree in engineering or related field is highly desirable. 

Special Skills

• Computer literacy is a requirement.
• Ability to interface with any person in the organization.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail are critical.
• Reliable attendance and good communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.

Additional Notes

• The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical Dimensions

Physical Demands – Frequently moves about the production facilities.  Must be able to detect unsafe conditions from long distances.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment – The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions.  Frequently required the use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.