Junior Manufacturing Planner - Systems & Production Support

Fairlead; Portsmouth, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairlead Integrated, LLC. in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Planner Assistant to support production planning in our Operations department. You will perform daily administrative tasks and help create and maintain Production Work Packages.

This entry‑ to intermediate‑level role requires basic blueprint understanding, ERP/MRP software learning, and strong Microsoft Office skills. You'll work under the Planning Supervisor and Operations Manager and contribute to ISO 9001/AS9100 compliance.

Qualifications

• Introductory blueprint and manufacturing drawings understanding.
• Ability to learn Enterprise Resource Planning & Manufacturing Resource Planning software.
• Experience with DELTEKCostpoint preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily administrative tasks assigned.
• Assist with creating, printing, and updating Production Work Packages.
• Maintain configuration control of released Production Work Packages.
• Create purchase requisitions and approve purchase orders as required.
• Coordinate with the Planning Supervisor and Operations Planning Manager to resolve production planning and control issues.
• Maintain office supplies and manage inventory.
• Adhere to the company's Quality Management System, along with ISO9001 and AS9100 quality standards.
• Learn Fairlead Planning processes to prepare for the increased responsibilities of a Systems Manufacturing Planner.

Skills

Blueprints & drawings

ERP/MRP software

Office suite proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork & independence

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

DELTEK Costpoint

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Fairlead Integrated, LLC. in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Planner Assistant to support production planning in our Operations department. You will perform daily administrative tasks and help create and maintain Production Work Packages.

This entry‑ to intermediate‑level role requires basic blueprint understanding, ERP/MRP software learning, and strong Microsoft Office skills. You'll work under the Planning Supervisor and Operations Manager and contribute to ISO 9001/AS9100 compliance.