Planner at Magnetic Inspection Laboratory Inc – Elk Grove Village, Illinois

At MIL, we make the complex simple; we bring together the brightest minds and subject matter experts to process precision parts that become components on space, aircraft, and defense systems. The reliability of what we do and how we do it, makes the difference in the lives of those who use these systems. What sets us apart? Our people and our relentless dedication to helping our customers. We are the special processor of choice for missions to the skies, Mars, and beyond.

Our core values guide everything we do:

• Passionate – Team members are motivated to contribute, with enthusiasm, to the success of MIL and our customers.
• Collaborative – We foster a culture of mutual respect and diverse perspectives to overcome challenges together as one team.
• Can-Do – Approach every challenge with a positive attitude and determination to succeed.
• Own Results – We take responsibility for our actions and their outcomes to ensure MIL’s objectives are met.
• Quality Driven – We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality in everything we do by doing what’s best for our customers.

Position Overview: The Planner will have the responsibility to accurately and efficiently enter and plan work orders by performing a technical review of incoming orders, engineering blueprints, and processing specifications.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Second front-end data stage in which processing requirements are qualified and entered.

• Perform detailed contract and flow down review and input order basics such as PO#, part number, reference codes, quantity, etc.
• Verify that information needed for order planning is available and accurate.
• Identify, input, and sequence specifications, processes, and customer specific requirements.
• Qualify order lead-time and due date against quoted and archived information, company standards, and customer requirements.
• Ensure the company possesses applicable approvals towards specification and revision levels being called out.
• Interface across all levels of personnel to troubleshoot and/or qualify information necessary to assembling a work order.
• Work closely with Customer Success Representatives to obtain any missing flow-down requirements from the customer.

Additional:

• Provide hands-on, cross-functional support across various Customer Service, Administrative and project-based responsibilities.
• Take part in applicable ongoing training sessions and continuous process improvement programs and participate in periodic testing and performance evaluations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of MIL’s processing capabilities, general procedures, and quality standards.
• A detail oriented individual with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must have critical thinking skills and the ability to develop solutions for complex situations.
• Ability to complete work projects with speed and accuracy, often under pressure and/or short deadlines.
• PC proficient with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in a data entry, data analytics, or contract review position, preferably in an aerospace, manufacturing, metal finishing, or industrial setting.
• College degree preferred. Must have a high school degree at a minimum.

Reports To: The Planner will report directly to the Customer Success Manager.

Hours: Standard office hours, some overtime will be required.

Full-Time MIL employee benefits include:

• Annual performance and compensation review, with eligibility for up to 2 annual bonuses.
• MIL Inc. 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing.
• Premium health insurance as well as supplemental vision and dental insurance plans.
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance and AD&D.
• Company paid holidays and personal paid time-off accrual.

Please do not hesitate to ask for additional details on any of our benefits & policies.