Production Planner

Production Planner

The Production Planner supports production scheduling and work order execution across our sheet metal forming and CNC machining operations, while also assisting with document control within our AS9100D-certified quality system. The incumbent will work cross-functionally with manufacturing engineering, quality, procurement, and shop floor supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Production Planning (~70%)

• Assist in maintaining and adjusting production schedules across multiple work centers based on customer demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Release work orders and generate travelers/routers from ERP master data (Infor VISUAL), ensuring accurate routing sequences and BOM structure, under the guidance of senior planners.
• Maintain accurate planning data including work order status, routing steps, lead times, and due dates.
• Help track and expedite outside processing (heat treat, anodize, NDT) and raw material lead times to support on-time delivery.
• Support on-time delivery (OTD) reporting and schedule status updates for customer programs.
• Participate in program reviews, gaining exposure to schedule risk assessment and recovery planning.

Document Control (~30%)

• Maintain controlled documents (routers, work instructions, drawings) in accordance with AS9100D requirements.
• Process document revisions, approvals, and distribution; retire and archive obsolete documents.
• Support internal and customer audits by ensuring documentation is current, accurate, and traceable.
• Maintain document numbering conventions and filing structures across engineering and quality records.
• Assist with configuration control activities, including tracking engineering change notices and updating affected documentation.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience considered in lieu of degree
• 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing, production planning, or document control support role; internships and co-ops count, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Experience or coursework in the aerospace, defense, or another regulated industry (medical device, automotive Tier 1) is a plus
• Exposure to AS9100D, or similar quality management systems is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Excel (basic formulas, lookups) and general comfort learning ERP/database systems; exposure to Infor VISUAL, SAP, Epicor, or IFS is a plus.
• Ability to read basic engineering drawings and understand fundamental manufacturing terminology (CNC milling/turning, press brake forming, deburr, inspection).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional coordination with engineering, quality, and shop floor personnel.
• Willingness to learn AS9100D quality system requirements as they relate to planning and document control.
• Interest in aerospace manufacturing, CNC machining, or sheet metal forming processes.
• Proficient with MS Office.