Production Planner and Coordinator

nikkiso
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📍 Escondido, CA, USFULL TIME

About this role

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy and Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Job Overview

Provide direct support to the Shop Manager in Planning and Coordinating production operations on the shop floor. Our projects are typically design and build projects and the Production Planner and Coordinator  will interface with our Engineering Department, Quality Assurance, and Logistics to ensure all necessary drawings, materials, and Quality Assurance requirements are being implemented and met in accordance with applicable codes.

The position requires extensive knowledge in welding and metal fabrication and experience in mechanical equipment assembly. The Production Planner and Coordinator coordinates workload and ensures all materials are readily available for the production team to fabricate equipment and meet our requirements in the rapidly growing alternative fuel market.

 

Annual Salary:  $59,800 – $102,357

Responsibilities

  • Plans and coordinate fabrication schedule with shop leads.
  • Review material requirements for each project and ensure all materials required to complete the projects are available and if not- will provide a list of materials for procurement to Logistics/Purchasing Department
  • Review all drawings and resolve issues or conflicts working with Engineering and QA Departments.
  • Coordinate with Quality Assurance Supervisor/Inspector on QA requirements and schedule for NDT and other QA required inspections as per applicable codes.
  • Provides input to Shop Manager on staffing requirements based on workload.
  • Provides input to Shop Manager on shift and overtime requirements based on workload and schedule.
  • Provides input to Shop Manager in the general management of the Company and assists in the preparation of forward plans.
  • Provides input to Shop Manager on all proposals for capital expenditures.
  • Ensures a safe work environment.

    • Qualifications

  • Trade school and welding certificate preferred
  • Ten years of experience in Welding and Manufacturing, preferably in stainless steel and carbon steel piping / vessels.
  • Well versed on ASME Process Piping and Pressure Vessel requirements.
  • Complete understanding of P&ID and Fabrication Drawings.
  • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost management, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals.
  • Ability to analyze relative costs and benefits of potential actions and choose the most appropriate.
  • Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Willingness to work in a noisy environment with exposure to dust, fumes, and heat
  • Knowledge of basic computer operation.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Primary responsibilities will be performed in the shop manufacturing facility.

    • EEOC Statement

    Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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