Aerospace Production Planner Onsite – Growth & Benefits

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with match

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteer opportunities

Mental health support access

Career development

Employee referral program

Job summary

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. in Creedmoor, NC is seeking a Production Planner to plan, coordinate, and track material requirements for aircraft products.

You will release work orders to the shop floor and ensure alignment with customer delivery schedules, working onsite under the Planning & Warehouse Manager. The role requires 3+ years of production planning experience, strong ERP/MRP knowledge, and familiarity with BOMs and lead times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• APICS CPIM certification or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning or production control.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and ERP/MRP systems.
• Solid understanding of APICS planning principles.
• Clear understanding of multi-level BOMs, MRP demand and supply, lead times, safety stock, and min/max inventory strategies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, track, and prioritize production material requirements to meet Sales Order schedule dates.
• Create and release work orders to the shop floor in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain process flow charts for key, critical, or new products when required.
• Schedule, prioritize, and monitor production processes and material availability.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to ensure delivery commitments are met.
• Support make-to-stock and make-to-order management as needed.
• Review demand forecasts and adjust build schedules and work orders accordingly.
• Lead weekly Operations meetings for assigned product groups, communicating order status, priorities, risks, and actions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Aerospace manufacturing experience

Technical drawings/blueprints reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

APICS CPIM certification or equivalent

ERP/MRP systems knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. in Creedmoor, NC is seeking a Production Planner to plan, coordinate, and track material requirements for aircraft products.

You will release work orders to the shop floor and ensure alignment with customer delivery schedules, working onsite under the Planning & Warehouse Manager. The role requires 3+ years of production planning experience, strong ERP/MRP knowledge, and familiarity with BOMs and lead times.