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ALOFT AeroArchitects

Planning Lead

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A Production Planner plans and manages production and distribution processes for a company and identifies ways to improve efficiency. Analyzes work flows, plans and schedules orders, manages materials orders and monitors inventory; coordinates with suppliers and vendors.

$84,634 / year median in Delaware

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

at ALOFT AeroArchitects in Georgetown, Delaware, United States Job Description SUMMARY Leads/significantly involved with larger, complex planning programs/assignments. Leads and mentors the Planner and Production Control positions, fostering teamwork and personnel growth. Responsible for all manufacturing planning and production control activities associated with development of paperwork, materials requirements, and prioritizing release to support the production personnel and master schedules to ensure on time delivery performance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead planning and production control personnel in day-to-day activities. Responsible for the development of simple to highly complex work instructions supporting production driven from source data i.e., engineering drawings, Service Bulletins (SB), Airworthiness Directives (AD), Service Letters (SL), Customer Orders (CO) etc. Review all materials requirements to ensure actions are taken to support the master schedule, this includes but is not limited to coordination of, long lead, make / buy, modify / exchange, tooling, Customer furnished material, release of orders within company system, etc. The level of material responsibility will be determined by the respective Manager. Ensures work instructions reflect the latest configuration control against source data to include but not limited to, master data lists, Customer statement of work, SB's, AD's, SL's, CO's Communicate source data discrepancies within company system and drive closure to support master schedule. Ensure repetitive use work instructions are updated to reflect changing supply chain or production environments including historical planning data, as necessary. Prioritize and maintain work orders including for release from mfg. supermarket (as applicable) Liaison between Manufacturing / Hangar programs and purchasing personnel regarding parts/material priorities. Buy materials or service for a limited or supporting business scope. Locate and select potential suppliers, as appropriate. Responsible for the processing and cataloging of source data as applicable. Support company KPI's as directed. Maintains positive communication across all departments effectively supporting the organization and Customer. Maintain appropriate computer databases as required within company system. Support the development and maintenance of historical information and database files for modifications and production hours / standards. Responsible for safe work areas, cleanliness, organization, and supplies Responsible for initial / recurrent training requirements Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Planning and Production Control functions; provide training and mentorship for team. Prioritize and assign tasks; examine work output for completeness, process conformance and timeliness.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The individual employed in this position is expected to dress appropriately (determined by area in which their work is performed), report to work on time, have excellent work habits, and have a cooperative and positive attitude in the work setting; exhibits respect and professionalism when interacting with customers, and all employees; must adhere to company policies, procedures and safety standards. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account