Senior Planner

Company: Ultra Clean Technology
Location: Hayward
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

Hayward Corporate
26462 Corporate Avenue
Hayward, CA 94545, USA
Hayward Corporate
26462 Corporate Avenue
Hayward, CA 94545, USA
Join UCT and be part of the fastest growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smart phone, smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with relentless drive to succeed, strong focus on quality with a passion for success - join us today!UCT is seeking an experienced and talented Senior Planner to join our team in Hayward, CA! The main function of this role is to determine production requirements, release orders, and reschedule orders as needed to meet customer requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze component availability to maintain production schedule and manage WIP inventory consistent with company goals.
• Facilitate operations and material status meetings.
• Evaluate and coordinate engineering change orders.
• Perform functions associated with the generation and maintenance of production plan and master production schedule.
• Responsible for all production planning and control issues for assigned production line(s).
• Plans, schedules, coordinate and/or monitor final approval of products through the complete production cycle.
• Works from engineering plans and production specifications to establish production schedules, labor loading, and capacity requirements.
• Coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules.
• Handles all work order creation, releases, completion, and closing.
• Trouble-shoot all production control problems and drive them to correct closure.
• Monitors all process shortages and ensures resolution is attained.
• Builds positive relationships with manufacturing and materials in a quick-turn, engineer-to-order environment.
• Works closely with engineering, quality, purchasing, and other operations staff to ensure functional specs are met, parts are available as needed, and quality is maintained.
• May interface with customers to schedule deliveries or discuss issues.Other Duties
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; engineering BOM reading skills.
    • Strong organization skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with internal customers/suppliers.
    • Monitors and drives Work in Process (WIP) and daily shipment status and update the system accordingly.
    • Translates the Master Schedule into a detailed work order schedule and issues travelers.
    • Communicates with Production, Quality, Shipping, Buyers, and Management as needed to expedite product to ensure on-time delivery.
    • Improves flow and reduces cycle time in manufacturing by level loading based on bottleneck constraints in manufacturing.
    • Strong PC skills to include Microsoft Office software suites.
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Knowledge of MRP/ERP applications and computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel (excellent), PowerPoint, and Access. Educational/Certification Requirement:
      • BA/BS degree in business administration, operations management, or equivalent experience. Experience Requirement: Work Experience:
        • 7+ years procurement and/or planning experience with working knowledge of quick-turn, low volume, engineer-to-order production environment. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This section is required for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA)Criteria:
          • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
          • Work is performed primarily in a standard office environmentPhysical Demands:
            • Work may require the ability to lift 10-20 pounds infrequently
            • Ability to stand for sustained periods.
              Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers.
            • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
              Ability to lift over 25 lbs. with assistance
            • Ability to sit for sustained periods.
            • The ability to talk on the phone and use a computer for extended periods may be required.
            • Subject to frequent interruptions.
              Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
            • May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers, etc.Overnight Travel:
              • Work may require out-of-town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting). UCT - offers an excellent benefits package to all full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. -At Ultra Clean Technology, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.Your full LinkedIn profile
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