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Creare LLC Production Planner in Hanover, New Hampshire
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Creare is seeking an experienced professional to be the operational link between Engineering and Manufacturing. This role is designed to offload high-level logistical and technical coordination from the Engineering team, ensuring that the machine shop and technical teams operate at peak efficiency. The Production Planner & Specialist will be responsible for the fabrication lifecycle, from initial planning and material procurement to final assembly oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of internal projects.
- Coordinate with the Fabrication Center Manager (machine shop lead) to prioritize work orders based on project deadlines and machine availability.
- Monitor workflow bottlenecks and proactively adjust schedules to maintain throughput.
- Technical Support
- Develop proficiency in Fabrication Center operations to serve as the interim designated lead for daily machine shop activities and workflow as needed.
- Serve as a point of contact for the Creare machine shop, offloading Engineers from routine fabrication and assembly inquiries.
- Review Bill of Materials (BOMs) for completeness and accuracy before they hit the floor.
- Manage technical documentation, ensuring the latest revision of every drawing is in the hands of the machinists.
- Coordinate assembly and calibration tasks that require technical oversight.
- Identify and schedule appropriate inspections to ensure manufactured parts meet Engineerings design intent.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements to streamline tasks.
- Strategic Material Coordination
- Move beyond simple \"parts ordering\" to strategic procurement.
- Liaise with external vendors for specialized processes.
- Maintain inventory levels for high-use production consumables.