Production Controls Analyst at CNS

Location: Oak Ridge TNJob Title: Production Controls AnalystCareer Level From: SpecialistCareer Level To: Senior SpecialistJob Specialty: Production PlanningWhat Youll Do The Production Planning Analyst reports to the Production Control Supervisor and plays a crucial role assisting in driving the manufacturing site working with cross-functional departments and ensuring that production processes run smoothly efficiently and in alignment with customer orders and inventory role acts as a bridge between various departments including production logistics and program managers to optimize production schedules minimize delays and maintain cost efficiency. Duties include reviewing daily and weekly production plans monitoring and reporting on the execution of plans future capacity planning and optimizing the flow of materials and products through the site.Production SchedulingDevelops and maintains detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts sales orders and inventory levelsMaintains production schedule for manufacturing quality testing and/or developmentPrioritizes production tasks to ensure timely delivery of productsAdjusts schedules in response to material shortages machine breakdowns or changes in demand including recovery schedulesRecommends changes in available labor or equipment as requiredClearly communicates schedules to production areas and makes agreement on ability to executeMaterial Planning and CoordinationLeads/participates in material stream meetings ensuring the availability of raw materials components and packaging materials before production beginsWorks with the procurement team to manage inventory levels and prevent shortages or excess stockUses Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to track material needs and deliveriesCapacity PlanningAssesses workforce availability machine capacity and production floor constraintsBalances workloads across different production lines to maximize efficiencyPlans for overtime shift changes or outsourcing if capacity is insufficientProvides long term capacity planIdentifies bottleneck resources for both equipment and laborEvaluates the impact of facility/equipment outages on capacityAssesses capacity impact forms adding and/or removing scope as a part of standard Master Schedule change management processMonitoring and Performance TrackingTracks production progress in real time and resolves any bottlenecks or delaysWorks closely with supervisors and machine operators to ensure adherence to the scheduleAnalyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production rates downtime and efficiencyCoordination with Other DepartmentsCommunicates with program management and logistics teams to ensure alignment on prioritiesProvides updates on production status delays and any potential risksWorks with quality control to ensure products meet required standards before shipmentRecommends master schedule adjustments as requiredOrganizes accurate report information for the management meetingsProcess Improvement and Cost OptimizationIdentifies inefficiencies in the production process and suggests improvementsImplements lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve productivityAssists in cost control by optimizing the use of materials labor and equipmentProves in Business Intelligence concepts through data validation and user testingWhat You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global securityTop-notch dedicated colleaguesGenerous pay and benefits with a stable organizationCareer advancement and professional development programsWork-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiativesMinimum Job Requirements Bachelors degree: Minimum 4 years of relevant experienceOR Masters degree: Minimum 3 years of relevant experienceIn addition the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e. 2 years job-related experience and 1 year nuclear experience); or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following the interim newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)Preferred Job Requirements 3 - 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environmentProgram planning and production control experienceProject managementDemonstrated presentation skillsProficiency in MS Office software with a focus in Excel (V-lookups Pivot Tables advanced formulas)Strong attention to detailStrong verbal listening and written communication skillsExcellent time management skillsAbility to think critically using logic and reasoning to identify solutions and approaches to problemsAbility to cooperate with different departments in a positive mannerStrong sense of urgency and ability to meet strong deadlinesWhy Y-12 You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.Notes The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712) which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.This position may be categorized as a designated position identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709 requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Market Research,Government,Insurance,Barista,Cisco Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1