Description
Job Overview
A Production Planner manages the scheduling and timeliness of the production process to ensure the company meets all deadlines. Their duties include managing material and equipment availability, scheduling production and monitoring the production process for problems.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating production of the company's products in accordance with material, labor, and equipment availability.
- Responsible for evaluating raw materials and equipment to ensure everything is in place for production.
- Execute Manufacturing Resource Planning using MRP system.
- Stage materials orders, picking, kitting, work orders, and stocking levels based on production demands.
- Responsible for effecting changes to production schedules to ensure that production deadlines are met.
- Responsible for promptly informing the relevant departments of changes to current production schedules.
- Accountable for compiling status and performance reports and submitting them to management in a timely manner.
- Responsible for promptly addressing and resolving production issues to minimize delays in production.
- Responsible for maintaining capacity models.
- Responsible for recommending viable solutions to reduce production costs as well as improve production processes and product quality.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Standard Essential Functions
- Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
- Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Extensive knowledge of manufacturing requirements and Material Resource Planning (MRP).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with computerized materials control programs and MRP systems.
- Proven record showing the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Good computer skills: including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
Education / Certifications
- Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management or related field
Experience
- 3 - 7 years working experience in production planning and scheduling
- Demonstrated knowledge of MRP processes and systems
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
- Frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds
For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.
Security Clearance
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
Disclaimer:
AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
About AEVEX
AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
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