Production Planner

Overview Production Planner Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity! How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture and we seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more. Responsibilities The Position: Monitor each department's scheduled commitments and advise appropriate personnel of possible impacts or changes. Communicate program status to Project Managers & Structures Department Heads. Will be accountable for status on all programs. Track and status engineering data submittal requirements. Follow-up on, and ensure, successful on-time completion of each team member's responsibilities. Ensure each Project Manager is updated on program status and any configuration change request which impact program and delivery dates. Attend both technical and status coordination meetings with the customer and team members as delegated by programs or Project Managers. Conduct periodic program review meeting with appropriate departmental personnel and the Program team. Devise alternative action plan for a program under critical situations: identify, implement, and execute plan with all team members' participation. The wage range of $59,000 - $100,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. What We're Looking For AA Degree preferred. A minimum of 7 years practical experience in manufacturing environment of Avionics or Electronics. Working knowledge of APCS, Lean Manufacturing, JIT, Operations highly desirable. Must possess excellent organizational skills and follow-up skills. Team Player. Interpersonal Skills. Have a technical knowledge of Panasonic’s products, able to provide viable options/solutions and resolution to various problems. Knowledge of airframe manufacturers and airline preferred. Ability to read and understand Work Orders and build sequence instructions. Able to interpret Engineering Drawings and Wire Diagrams. Able to be multi-tasked. Must be able to lift 25 pounds unaided. Our Principles Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude What We Offer At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program. Benefits Paid time off: Exempt salaried employees receive flexible paid time off with no fixed limits. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year, 7 sick days, and 3 personal days. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA & HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP. Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance. Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1. Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses. Washington residents only are eligible for Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre‑employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporation. #J-18808-Ljbffr