Aviation Production Planner: Scheduling & ERP (1st Shift)

Chromalloy Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Chromalloy Corporation is seeking a Production Planning Clerk to drive efficient scheduling and coordinate across Production, Supply Chain, and Engineering. You will help keep turbine engine component repair operations on track by managing schedules, tracking work orders, and aligning priorities with capacity.

In this role, you will implement production plans, monitor demand, and communicate risks to ensure on‑time delivery and quality.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand and operational priorities.
• Monitor work orders and help prioritize workflow to support turnaround time and on‑time delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with Operations to align production needs with capacity, labor availability, and material readiness.
• Identify production constraints or potential schedule risks and communicate them to appropriate teams.
• Release, expedite, and track work orders throughout the manufacturing process.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Purchasing to monitor material and component availability.
• Review production data, backlog, and capacity requirements to support scheduling decisions.
• Maintain accurate planning information in ERP/MRP systems.
• Participate in daily production meetings and communicate schedule changes to key stakeholders.
• Prepare production planning reports, KPI metrics, and backlog analyses.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to scheduling, inventory, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Follow applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including AS9100 standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Chromalloy Corporation is seeking a Production Planning Clerk to drive efficient scheduling and coordinate across Production, Supply Chain, and Engineering. You will help keep turbine engine component repair operations on track by managing schedules, tracking work orders, and aligning priorities with capacity.

In this role, you will implement production plans, monitor demand, and communicate risks to ensure on‑time delivery and quality.