Aerospace Production Planner: Precision Scheduling Impact

Canopy Ad; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan participation

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Canopy A&D is seeking two Production Planners to translate demand into actionable schedules in a fast-paced aerospace/defense environment. You will align material availability, capacity, and delivery commitments while coordinating with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams.

The role requires 2–5 years in production planning, strong ERP/MRP knowledge, and AS9100 familiarity. A Bachelor’s in a related field is preferred; On-site manufacturing setting with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and scheduling principles (JobBoss, Epicor, Oracle, SAP).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Effective cross-functional communication skills.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume environments.
• Exposure to regulated manufacturing standards (AS9100).
• Experience with Epicor ERP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules aligned with master plan.
• Release and manage work orders to support machining, fabrication, and assembly.
• Monitor daily production performance and adjust schedules for delays or changes.
• Ensure alignment between production schedules and material availability.
• Translate orders, forecasts, and program requirements into executable work orders.
• Support on-time delivery by identifying risks and escalating issues.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to track material shortages and expedite components.
• Maintain planning data in ERP/MRP systems (BOMs, routings, lead times).
• Drive schedule adherence and identify bottlenecks to improve throughput.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to resolve constraints.

Skills

ERP/MRP knowledge

Production scheduling

AS9100 familiarity

Manufacturing operations

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

JobBoss

Epicor

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Canopy A&D is seeking two Production Planners to translate demand into actionable schedules in a fast-paced aerospace/defense environment. You will align material availability, capacity, and delivery commitments while coordinating with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams.

The role requires 2–5 years in production planning, strong ERP/MRP knowledge, and AS9100 familiarity. A Bachelor’s in a related field is preferred; On-site manufacturing setting with comprehensive benefits.