Experienced Production Planner Aerospace ( 3 years )

Position Summary The Production Planner is responsible for detailed production scheduling , planning, and coordination of manufacturing activities to ensure on-time delivery, efficient use of resources, and compliance with customer and quality requirements. In a make-to-print aerospace environment, this role is heavily focused on creating, maintaining, and actively managing daily and weekly production schedules across all work centers. This is a hands-on role well-suited for someone who is comfortable working closely with the shop floor, quality, purchasing, and management in a small-company setting, with primary accountability for schedule integrity and execution. Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Scheduling (Primary Focus) Develop, maintain, and actively manage detailed daily and weekly production schedules by work center Sequence and prioritize jobs to meet customer delivery commitments while optimizing machine and labor utilization Release, adjust, and re-prioritize work orders in response to changing customer demands, material availability, or capacity constraints Own the master production schedule and ensure alignment between customer due dates and shop-floor execution Capacity & Load Management Analyze capacity and load across forming, secondary operations, and inspection work centers Identify schedule conflicts, bottlenecks, and overload conditions before they impact delivery Recommend schedule adjustments, overtime, subcontracting, or resequencing to maintain on-time performance Provide realistic, schedule-driven input into quoted and promised lead times Support realistic lead-time commitments by providing data-driven input to Sales and Contracts Cross-Functional Coordination Work closely with Purchasing to ensure timely availability of raw material, tooling, and outside processing Coordinate with Quality to ensure inspection and certification requirements are planned into schedules Communicate priorities clearly to Production Supervisors and Operators Collaborate with Engineering on routing accuracy and planning standards Schedule Execution & Recovery Track schedule adherence daily and monitor work-in-process (WIP) against the plan Proactively expedite and re-sequence jobs to recover from delays or disruptions Communicate schedule changes and priorities clearly to supervisors and operators Coordinate with Quality, Shipping, and Documentation to ensure schedule-driven shipment readiness Systems & Documentation Maintain accurate routings, lead times, and planning parameters in the ERP/MRP system Ensure travelers, routers, and work orders reflect current revisions and contract requirements Generate and maintain planning reports related to schedule adherence, WIP, and delivery performance Qualifications Required Associate or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 3+ years of experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment Experience working in a make-to-print environment Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and shop-floor operations High attention to detail with strong organizational skills Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel Preferred Aerospace manufacturing experience Familiarity with AS9100 requirements Experience with metal forming, fabrication, or machining operations Experience in a small or mid-sized manufacturing environment Skills & Competencies Production scheduling and prioritization Capacity and load analysis Clear and effective communication across departments Problem-solving in a fast-paced, changing environment Ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines Work Environment Office-based with frequent presence on the shop floor Regular interaction with production, quality, and purchasing teams

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): • ITAR Set guidelines required for company work eligibility US Citizen | Lawful permanent resident Strong Communication skills both Verbal and Writing Attendance and Reliability a must, on time daily ready to work Able to coordinate manufacturing schedules, resources, and materials to ensure aircraft components are produced on time while adhering to strict quality standards like AS9100. They utilize ERP/MRP systems, create manufacturing schedules, and collaborate with engineering to optimize workflow.

Experience:

Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills: 3 years (Required) blueprints, safety regulations, industry standards|AS9100: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person