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Epiq Solutions lists this Manufacturing Planner opportunity in frederick, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Epiq Solutions
Description: COMPANY BACKGROUND
Epiq Solutions develops cutting-edge software-defined radio (SDR) products and processing solutions to enable spectrum dominance for maritime, land, air, and space domains. With over 15 years serving government and commercial enterprise customers and 30K+ devices fielded to more than 500 customers, Epiq Solutions is a trusted partner with a proven heritage of delivering open architecture products in radically small form factors where time-to-market, cost, and performance are critical for mission success.
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JOB OPENING
The Manufacturing Planner is responsible for supporting operations through production planning, material planning, and ERP system management. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining production jobs within the Epicor ERP system, ensuring materials are available to support production schedules, and coordinating manufacturing priorities to meet customer delivery commitments.
This position will work closely with the Senior Production Control Supervisor and cross-functional teams throughout Operations, to coordinate schedules, manage material requirements, support engineering changes, and resolve production constraints in a fast-paced, high-technology electronics manufacturing environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Create, release, and maintain manufacturing jobs within the Epicor ERP system.
Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand and the Master Production Schedule.
Evaluate material requirements using ERP/MRP tools to support production while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
Coordinate with Purchasing regarding material availability and supplier delivery impacts on production schedules.
Maintain accurate ERP planning data, including Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, planning parameters, and job records.
Review production progress and recommend schedule adjustments to improve on-time delivery and manufacturing efficiency.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning, scheduling, ERP processes, and manufacturing operations
Requirements: SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
Required job skills, experience and education include:
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across all operational departments
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, MRP, and inventory planning
Experience interpreting Bills of Material (BOMs), manufacturing routings, and engineering documentation
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Minimum of two years of experience in production planning, materials planning, manufacturing operations, or supply chain planning, within an electronics, RF, aerospace, defense, or other high-technology manufacturing industry
Experience using MRP systems to create, release, and manage manufacturing jobs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be eligible to work on Federal contracts requiring U.S. Citizenship
Preferred job skills, experience and education include:
Epicor ERP experience
Associate’s degree, or higher, in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume electronics manufacturing
Experience supporting Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and New Product Introduction (NPI).
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
BENEFITS
Join a successful and growing company investing in our future success
Flexible work hours
Generous leave policy
Paid five-week sabbatical every five years
401(k) matching
Health, dental, vision insurance
Life, short and long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Wellness reimbursement
Charitable giving company match
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance
Fun, laid-back culture and rewarding work!
Epiq is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information (including family medical history), or status as a protected veteran.
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
Compensation details: Yearly Salary
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Worksite address
frederick, MD, 21701, US
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