Additive Manufacturing Production Planner

University of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) invites qualified candidates for the Additive Manufacturing Production Planner position in Dayton, Ohio. The role focuses on driving production, logistics, and innovation across aerospace and vehicle Sustainment projects, with responsibilities spanning schedule management, ERP administration, and inventory control.

Located at the Integrated Technology Operations Center, the role reports to the Production Control Group Lead and requires a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of related experience.
• 3 years of experience in logistics analysis and production planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in inventory management and control.
• 3 years of experience ERP configuration and utilization for resource planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient at using MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc) to track/present data.
• Experience creating and briefing production reports to senior leadership.
• Supplier Management experience
• Inventory and Inventory analysis experience
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Valid drivers license with low risk driving record.
• Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production schedule and coordinate with supply chain activities.
• Coordinate shipments of parts to/from customers and vendors.
• ERP software administration and inventory management and related purchasing activities.
• Coordinate, compile, and facilitate periodic AM metrics reviews.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage special projects as needed.

Skills

Logistics analysis

Production planning

ERP configuration

MS Office

Data reporting

Supplier management

Inventory analysis

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Driver's license

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Procurement / Supply Chain degree (preferred)

Tools

Global Shop Solutions ERP

Runway for procurement

Job description

Additive Manufacturing Production Planner

Job No: 503991
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: Production Contrl & Logistics - 250711
Pay Grade: P3 - Exempt
Advertised: October 27, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

Position Summary:

Keep Mission-Critical Operations Moving-Drive Production, Logistics, and Innovation Forward! UDRI invites qualified candidates to apply for our Additive Manufacturing Production Planner opening!

This position is located at the Integrated Technology Operations Center (ITOC) at the University of Dayton Research Institute. This position provides manufacturing operations support for aircraft and vehicle sustainment technology development and transition including vehicle maintenance, aircraft maintenance and ground support equipment. This position will support the Advanced Manufacturing Production Control & Logistics Group and will report to the Production Control Group Lead. Duties will include, managing the production schedule, supply chain management, coordinating shipments of parts to/from customers and/or vendors, ERP software administration and inventory management and related purchasing activities. In addition, this position will be responsible for the coordination, compilation, and facilitation of periodic AM metrics reviews. This position may also be responsible for planning, coordination, and management of special projects.

This position will need a valid driver's license to support all planning activities; inventory management, material receipts, alloy inventory, and general flexibility of staffing for the sites at both Dayton and Kettering.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of related experience.


• 3 years of experience in logistics analysis and production planning in a manufacturing environment.


• Experience in inventory management and control.


• 3 years of experience ERP configuration and utilization for resource planning in a manufacturing environment.


• Proficient at using MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc) to track/present data.


• Experience creating and briefing production reports to senior leadership.


• Supplier Management experience


• Inventory and Inventory analysis experience


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently.


• Valid drivers license with low risk driving record.


• Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in procurement, supply chain management.


• Experience implementing and configuring ERP software. Global Shop Solutions software preferred.


• Experience in a Production Planning role in a manufacturing facility with ISO9001 or AS9100 quality system in place.


• Experience using Runway for procurement


• Experience working with government customers in a manufacturing environment.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

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