Production Operations Planner/Coordinator

Production Operations Planner/CoordinatorStatus: Exempt (salaried)                                                                  Department: OperationsPosition SummaryThe Production Operations Planner/Coordinator plays a key role in developing, coordinating, and maintaining schedules and progress trackers for the Production Operations Group so Plug Process Systems (PPS) can ensure continuity of production operations and meet established production schedules, goals, and targets. This role is critical to ensure that the business is operating to meet product delivery commitments internally to Plug Power to our external customers. The Production Operations Planner/Coordinator must be highly skilled at working with cross-functional departments to coordinate efforts and clear roadblocks which may interfere with the production schedule. They will support the Production Operations teams (Procurement, Production, Quality and Logistics) and coordinate and collaborate with all groups within PPS (Engineering, PMO, Finance, Sales, and Proposals). The ideal candidate for this position should be experienced in scheduling and coordination within production operations, while possessing the ability to help drive on-time delivery of quality products to customers. Principle AccountabilitiesCollects and collates vendor/supplier production schedules into the Master Production Schedule and works with the Project Controls team to update the Project Schedules.Collects vendor/supplier Progress Reports and updates and maintains the Production Progress Reports (S-Curves).Updates and maintains the Master Procurement Plan, the Master Production Plan, and the Inspection Test Point (ITP) Plan.Tracks vendor/supplier deliverables such as the Vendor Document Lists (VDL) to ensure compliance with contracts and schedules.Supports collaboration and continuity efforts within the Production Operations Team and within PPS.Core Duties and ResponsibilitiesIncorporate the key milestone dates from Project Controls and the Project Schedules into the Master Production Schedule and Master Procurement Plan; and ensure these key milestone dates are incorporated into the vendor/supplier production schedules.Collect the vendor/supplier production schedules and collate into the Master Production Plan ad submit to Project controls for inclusion in the Project Schedules.Update and maintain the Master Production Plan, Master Procurement Plan, ITP schedule, and the Progress Reports with the bi-weekly and monthly inputs from the vendors/suppliers.Maintains metrics/KPI’s for team performance and continuous improvement.Plan and coordinate production schedules for materials and various assemblies.Work closely with supply chain to ensure materials needed to meet production schedules are on-hand and consistent with quality specifications. Manage the work order process from start to finish to meet the customer required delivery dates in the master schedule and all documentation to match for monthly and quarter closings and yearly audits.Introduce and support process improvement initiatives to Operations and other related business processes which help to drive efficiencies, reduce operating costs, and increase production.Always represent Plug Power in a professional manner and in all interactions.Perform other related duties as assigned.Education and ExperienceBS degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or other relevant field of study and/or a minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; preferred experience in a scheduling capacity for engineered equipment production.Lean, Six Sigma green belt or black belt preferred.Experience and proficiency with ERP systems; SAP experience a plus.Microsoft Office product experience and proficiency – Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power-Bi.Data mining skills with the ability to develop analytics for specific measurements.Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team atmosphere.Strong interpersonal skills and communication abilities.Strong organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills along with attention to detail a must.Demonstrated proficiency with project management.Role model for high standards of professionalism.Results-oriented and driven work style.Excellent task-oriented follow-through.