Aviation Production Planner: Lean, ERP Scheduling

Medium; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Acron Aviation is seeking a dedicated Production Planner to execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and ensure production plans are feasible and stable. This role requires collaboration across departments and a strong emphasis on continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Supply Chain or Engineering and 2–5 years of planning experience. Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP is preferred. The position is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where the company fosters a culture of operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in production planning or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement experience.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute the established Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Develop and maintain daily and weekly work order releases.
• Identify and mitigate material, capacity, and configuration constraints.

Skills

Production planning fundamentals

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP)

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Acron Aviation is seeking a dedicated Production Planner to execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and ensure production plans are feasible and stable. This role requires collaboration across departments and a strong emphasis on continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Supply Chain or Engineering and 2–5 years of planning experience. Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP is preferred. The position is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where the company fosters a culture of operational excellence.