Fiber Planner - Phoenix | Day Shift

Fiber Planner

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $2B in revenue, and employ approximately 9,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
What We Offer:
8% Shift Premium for Night Shift employees
401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!
The Fiber Planner will be part of AFL's Premise cable manufacturing operations. This position is intended to plan, coordinate and sequence the launch of orders to the shop floor. This process includes, but is not limited to, staging natural fiber to be colored in UV coloring, efficiently selecting and issuing optical fiber, creating efficient discrete jobs, and developing the appropriate shop floor paperwork required to process the job. The Fiber Planning work cell is to consist of a team of cross trained Fiber Planners. The Fiber Planners will function as a work cell, frequently performing duties in support of all product line segments.
Responsibilities:
Coordinates all activities related to discrete job launch to the manufacturing shop floor, including but not limited to:
Interpretation of the daily production schedule to determine job launch timing and sequence
Creation of Oracle Discrete job using production length targets provided
Hooking orders to minimize process scrap and increase process throughput and make best utilization of raw materials
Identify opportunities to use WOP inventory
Make fiber selection for orders based on fiber characteristics with emphasis on fiber utilization and scrap minimization
Creation of Production Shop Pack
Manage the incoming fiber storage. Pull and stage fibers for coloring and create coloring discrete as needed to support production loading
Manage incoming raw fiber storage
Co-ordinate tasks with other Fiber Planners to accomplish daily demands
Work closely with Fiber Planning internal customers
Participate in any related improvement activities
Follow all safety guidelines required of a Fiber Planner
Maintain all required Safety Training required
Adhere to and promote the environmental, health, and safety policies of AFL
Qualifications:
Demonstrated performer with 3+ years of discrete manufacturing experience in cable manufacturing
Current EHS/Quality certification and EHS training
No pending, active, or a repetitive history of disciplinary action
Dependable with exceptional attendance history
Available to work overtime, off shift, and weekends with limited prior notice as well as rotating shifts when required
Basic working proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Personal Qualities:
Readily available and reliable when on or off the job
Detail-oriented and fast learner
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Basic problem-solving skills
Understanding of inventory transactions and terminology
Ability to take direction and work independently to achieve departmental objectives
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma/GED or 1+ years of manufacturing experience