Production Planner

Basic Qualifications:


* High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) from an accredited institution.


* 3 years in a manufacturing environment.


* Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.


* This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications:



* Bachelor's degree in business management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).


* 3 years of experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace or metal casting.


* Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools.


* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.


* Excellent communication skills to coordinate across departments.


* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-precision manufacturing setting.


* Experience in lean manufacturing principles and process optimization.


* Advanced Excel, Power Query, or database management skills for efficient production analysis.

Job Summary:

The Production Planner role provides direction, information and prioritization to the operational teams to optimize manufacturing schedules, coordinate material flow, manage inventory and ensure timely delivery of customer products.

This position provides timely and accurate communication to internal and external customers using methods including in person meetings, conference calls, reports, presentations, and clear and concise written communication.

Communications include the status of order fulfillment, work in process status, delays in production schedules, agreement on demand, schedules and forecasts, and seeks positive recovery actions when necessary.

This role is pivotal in balancing production efficiency with customer demands while maintaining strict aerospace quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:


* Production Scheduling: Develop and maintain production schedules, aligning with demand forecasts and operational capacity.


* Inventory & Material Planning: Ensure proper material availability, coordinating with operations, engineering and sales to optimize inventory and WIP levels.


* Capacity Management: Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to optimize workflow, reduce bottlenecks, and maximize throughput.


* Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance scheduling efficiency, reduce lead times, and minimize waste.


* Stakeholder Coordination: Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams-including manufacturing, quality assurance, and logistics-to maintain seamless operations.


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