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Dielectric is hiring an experienced Production Planner for the assembly and production of our broadcast TV and FM antennas as well as Rf equipment at our Raymond, Maine facility. The Senior Manufacturing Production Planner is responsible for coordinating and optimizing production scheduling, inventory management, and resource allocation to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role requires balancing customer demands with production capacity while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Develop and maintain master production schedules that align with business objectives and customer requirements

+ Coordinate with sales, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely delivery of products

+ Analyze production capacity and constraints to create realistic production plans

+ Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock levels of raw materials and finished goods

+ Identify bottlenecks in production processes and recommend solutions to improve efficiency

+ Generate and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to track production performance

+ Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production planning processes

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and implement solutions

+ Maintain accurate records and documentation of production plans and schedules

+ Provide training and guidance to junior planners as needed

+ Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

+ Production Planning certification (CPIM) preferred but not required

+ 7+ years’ proven experience as a Production Planner or related role

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

+ Extensive experience with MRP/ERP systems (Oracle preferred)

+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis

+ In-depth experience with machining, fabrication, and sheet metal manufacturing processes.

+ Experience in lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies

+ Knowledge of demand forecasting techniques

+ Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Desired Skills:

+ Knowledge of production process and quality control

+ Math and analytical skills

+ Technical skills using material requirements planning and scheduling software (MRP)

+ Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills

+ Organizational and time management skills

+ Deadline driven

Physical Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. Therefore, this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

About Dielectric, LLC.

Based in Raymond, Maine, Dielectric LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. and is a leading provider of innovative broadcast products. From remote stations to major markets, Dielectric delivers products for every need since 1942 and prides itself on being a solution-oriented engineering company. The Company is a trusted partner of broadcasters worldwide. We design, engineer, and manufacture antennas, combiners, switches, diplexers, transmission lines and waveguides for television, and FM radio. We collaborate with the consulting community, as well as with its customers' engineering staff, to design advanced and reliable antenna systems. More information can be accessed at www.dielectric.com

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.