Production Planner/Aerospace-1st shift

Production Control Planner III

Aerospace industry experience is highly valued, as this role requires precision, compliance, and strong coordination across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain the master production schedule using the manufacturing information system.

• Create production plans that minimize inventory levels, maximize customer satisfaction, balance workloads, and support company performance goals.

• Collaborate with sales, production control, and manufacturing management to analyze forecasts, determine labor loading, and assess capacity requirements.

• Participate in achieving cost and delivery goals while monitoring delivery performance.

• Expedite and adjust schedules to resolve unforeseen conditions or delays.

• Develop recovery plans to resolve supply/demand challenges.

• Communicate and manage production plans and lead times effectively.

• Manage product life cycle from ramp-up through discontinuation, utilizing planning methods such as make-to-stock.

• Maintain awareness of manufacturing cycles and customer requirements, recommending efficiencies such as job consolidation or adjusted quantities.

• Evaluate impacts of new production techniques, expedited orders, or schedule changes.

• Provide management with daily updates on priorities, risks, and performance metrics.

• Support special projects related to production control as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Develop production plans aligned with sales forecasts, inventory targets, and available capacity.

• Implement and monitor production schedules to meet delivery commitments.

• Manage level-loading tools to balance workflow.

• Review sales forecasts for reasonableness and resolve discrepancies with management.

• Ensure requirements are met through proactive follow-up with vendors and internal teams.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in production control or planning; Aerospace industry experience strongly preferred.

• Strong oral and written communication skills with proven ability to negotiate and build cross-functional relationships.

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills; able to manage high workloads and shifting priorities.

• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.