Production/Materials Planner

Ulbrich was established in 1924 and is family-owned and privately held.  An international corporation with subsidiaries located in the US, Mexico, Germany and Austria. Ulbrich employs over 700 people worldwide. 

At Ulbrich, we are Improving Lives with More Than Metal. We work hard for each other, our families, and the communities we live in.  The respect and integrity of Ulbrich team members, dedication to their professions, collaborative participation in lean, and ensuring that safety comes first, has created a culture that has a positive impact on the lives of many. We connect with the world through our responsibility to produce critical products that benefit mankind.  

The Ulbrich culture is guided by a set of shared values we call Our Core Tenets.  The tenets we live by each day are Continuous Improvement, Quality Commitment, Family Values, Total Company Involvement, and Customer Responsiveness. Through practicing these shared values, we drive profitable growth and success.

Come join the Ulbrich team and become part of a greater purpose and a promising future!

Ulbrich Shaped Wire Inc. is located in North Haven, CT has an exciting opportunity for a Production/Materials Planner.

Under the general direction of the Materials Planning Manager, performs diversified duties related to the daily planning and scheduling of equipment, and personnel as well as the issuance of materials from inventory to production in a manner that capitalizes upon equipment and operational capacities and meets customer specifications and delivery terms.

Specific areas of required expertise include:

• Plans and schedules material and operational flow in accordance with established methods and standards, optimizing equipment and personnel utilization and minimizing machine set up changes and down time.
• Prepares material requirement orders for inventory, identifying nature and type of stock and issuing requisition for material.
• Perform follow-up on orders to expedite delivery, resolve pricing discrepancies, and/or to identify alternative products as needed.
• Effectively resolve supplier issues including claims, deliveries, and documentation.
• Manage and reconcile inventory and costs in conjunction with Inventory Control procedures.
• Coordinates scheduling effort as required to ensure efficient flow of work through sequential processes of operation.
• Determines process lead time on orders to ensure meeting delivery requirements.
• Enters and maintains all related documentation in accordance with quality system requirements.
• Follows progress of workflow, investigates delays, and recommends corrective action.
• Advises manager of production, material availability, and/or scheduling issues particularly when they may negatively impact product delivery.
• Effectively interface with Manufacturing and Sales on any related issues.

• An Associates degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years of related experience with production control and scheduling responsibilities.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be proficient using the computer and all applicable software applications required for this position.
• Ability to manage frequent changes in priorities and to effectively communicate at all levels of the operation in order to obtain and provide required information.

This position offers competitive salary and benefits and the opportunity to expand your skills within a company that offers both a diverse workforce and a welcoming company culture. 

Ulbrich Shaped Wire is an Equal Opportunity Employer