Production Planner

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

Responsible for the flow of parts and information to the production line.  A key member of the Value Stream team ensuring that materials are available in the correct location at the correct time.  Manages agreed upon Kanban processes and pull systems with select vendors.  Analyzes data and manages the ERP system to ensure a streamlined production takt rate can be met.

YOUR IMPACT

• Releases production jobs based on the production schedule and communicates with Value Stream team members
• Manage selected inventory levels utilizing Pull signals and/or Kanban
• Focused engagement with vendors and specified Kanban processes, inventory levels, pull system requirements and their impact on actual production status
• Critical in ensuring inventory is maintained at strategic levels while developing the Value Streams mid-range inventory planning (three to eight weeks)
• Work with suppliers to develop strategic and flexible pull systems so inventory can be delivered just in time
• Work closely with Value Stream Manager and Team Leads to meet production targets and ensure proper material flow
• Evaluates job issues for accuracy and completeness ensuring timely and continuous updates.
• Verify completion and closure of all work orders and pick list
• Assists in creating work station and Value Stream schedules based on capacity and material requirements
• Reviews discrepancies in BOM’s and ensures appropriate ECR’s are submitted to improve BOM accuracies, in coordination with the Process Improvement Expert & Engineering
• Performs all duties in a safe manner and keeps all employees aware of dangers in work area.
• Actively participates in Relentless Continuous Improvement in conjunction with Lean Enterprise, including implementing & documenting improvements to internal processes
• Coordinates with Cycle Count on any inventory discrepancies
• Implement ECN Releases and Revisions working closely with Engineering
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in a related field

• Four plus years of related work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Supply chain studies at the college level

• Working knowledge of ERP systems

• APICS certification or exposure

Pay Range:

$56,600.00 - $88,400.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.