Aerospace Production Control Lead

Applied Aerospace & Defense; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace and Defense is seeking a Production Control Planner to manage scheduling for aerospace components across multiple teams. You will ensure material readiness, coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, and customer service to drive on-time delivery, and monitor flow to prevent shortages.

Strong ERP experience and analytics are essential. The role emphasizes traceability, continuous improvement, and cost control in a fast-paced production environment, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) with aerospace production planning experience.
• 5+ years of direct Production Control experience.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own scheduling for assigned part numbers and ensure material readiness.
• Coordinate across manufacturing, supply chain, fulfillment, and customer service to drive schedule execution.
• Monitor material flow, shortages, corrective actions, and traceability throughout production.
• Maintain accurate work orders, documentation, and production records.
• Analyze production performance to identify inventory improvements and cost reductions.
• Support on-time delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Production planning

ERP / MRP systems

Cross-functional communication

Analytical problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

BS Degree in Business Administration or related field

5+ years in Production Control

Tools

Epicor ERP

Excel

Job description

Applied Aerospace and Defense is seeking a Production Control Planner to manage scheduling for aerospace components across multiple teams. You will ensure material readiness, coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, and customer service to drive on-time delivery, and monitor flow to prevent shortages.

Strong ERP experience and analytics are essential. The role emphasizes traceability, continuous improvement, and cost control in a fast-paced production environment, with opportunities to