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Zygo Extreme Precision Optics Group
Richmond, California, United StatesJob Description
The Production Planner will assume planning responsibilities for a major product line(s), including resource allocation, material status, and flow of work through the manufacturing cycle to ensure on-time delivery to our customers. This will include released products as well as products in development.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, hours depend upon shift assignment. Occasional overtime may be required as job duties demand.
Essential Functions:
1. Work with ERP, MRP, Kanban, Min/Max and other inventory control systems to balance supply with demand in a dynamic environment
2. Coordinate planning and scheduling activities from receipt of order through quality control in order to meet delivery schedules on time and with the best possible quality
3. Create work orders for both standard and non-standard products to support customer required delivery dates
4. Establish priorities for production and common resource areas.
5. Review material requirements for new product introduction, product obsolescence, and Engineering Change Orders (ECO)
6. Interact with manufacturing, sales, shipping, receiving and stockroom personnel to meet schedule requirements
7. Work with Procurement to initiate purchasing of materials and ideal purchasing methods to meet planning schedule.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Competencies:
1. 1+ year of experience w/ Production Planning in
2. Able to solve problems by collecting data and using critical thinking skills
3. Able to use Power Point, Access, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Projects, and advanced Excel skills (for example the ability to use pivot tables, v-look ups, graphing and complex spreadsheets).
4. Ability to organize reports, folders, and communications from multiple sources. Strong ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
5. Ability to work with many diverse groups
6. Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
7. Able to think outside the box and offer and/or implement suggestions to improve processes
8. Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience:
BS Degree in Operations Management, Business or related field, or the equivalent of 1-3 years of experience in Production Planning. APICS Certification is desirable.
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
| Contract type | - |
| Contract duration | Months |
| Work Location | Onsite |
| Relocation | Yes |
| Sponsorship | No |
| Travel | - |
| Number of Open Positions | 2 |
| Salary | $100000.00 - $120000.00 Per Hour |
| Supplemental Pay | - |
| Benefits | Healthcare Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Long term/Short term disability, Life Insurance, Prescription and Pharmacy Benefits, Vacation / Paid Time off, 401(K), Retirement and/or Pension |
| Additional Benefits | - |
| Covid Precautions | - |
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About Us
ZYGO Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced optical metrology systems and ultra-precise optical components and assemblies. Our Metrology business segment is comprised of three major groups: optical surface profilers, laser interferometers, and stage position metrology. The products and systems produced by these groups use various optical techniques for measuring displacement, surface shape, and texture. Applications for our metrology products are diverse, and include precision machining, optical manufacturing, and semiconductor manufacturing, as well as many others. Our Optics business segment is comprised of two major groups: Electro-Optics and Optical Components. These groups leverage ZYGO's expertise in optical design and assembly, and high-volume manufacturing of precision optical components and systems, for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications. Founded in 1970, and headquartered in Middlefield, Connecticut, USA, ZYGO's global operations are supported by approximately 500 dedicated and highly-skilled individuals around the world. ZYGO is driven by a passion for innovation, as evidenced by approximately 1,200 patents awarded since the Company's founding. In 2014, ZYGO became part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electro-mechanical devices. With annual sales over $4 billion, AMETEK has more than 15,000 colleagues at nearly 150 operating locations across the United States and in 30 other countries. ZYGO enjoys mutually-beneficial relationships with its AMETEK sister companies, collaborating on technologies and sharing resources in order to provide the best possible experience for our customers. While we are a part of the AMETEK family, we are still the same Zygo Corporation that you have known and trusted for 50 years, committed to serving your precision metrology and optics needs now and in the future.