Production Control Planner

esaero; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

9 paid holidays

Job summary

ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Production Control Planner to develop and manage strategic production plans ensuring on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and optimal resource use. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to align capacity, materials, and schedules with customer demand and business priorities.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ability to forecast constraints, lead cross-functional planning meetings, and implement process improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills to manage multiple high-priority projects.
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Epicor, Oracle) to optimize production schedules.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic production schedules and capacity plans to meet delivery, cost, and quality objectives.
• Analyze MRP/ERP data and forecasts to anticipate material or capacity constraints and recommend resource adjustments.
• Partner with management to establish production priorities and allocate resources based on contractual requirements, budgets, and timelines.
• Lead planning meetings with Engineering, Procurement, and Operations to review progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Exercise discretion in adjusting production plans to meet changing priorities, customer needs, or technical constraints.
• Recommend process improvements and workflow enhancements to improve lead time and reduce cost of production.
• Develop reports and dashboards for senior leadership to support strategic decision-making and performance tracking.
• Review and approve work order release strategies and project schedules to ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Manage planning parameters and configuration settings within MRP/ERP systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Participate in new product introduction planning, ensuring readiness of materials, processes, and documentation.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior planners and production support staff.
• Support and maintain compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards through planning and documentation controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business / Industrial Engineering / Operations Management

Tools

SAP

Epicor

Oracle

Job description

Production Control Planner

Job Summary:

The Production Control Planneris responsible fordeveloping, implementing, and managing strategic production plans that align with organizational goals for on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and resource optimization. This role provides analytical and decision-making support to Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain leadership to ensure that production capacity, materials, and schedules are aligned with customer demand and business priorities.The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who exercises independent judgment toanticipateconstraints, recommend corrective actions, and influence operational planning decisions. This position collaborates cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Contracts, and Finance to ensureoptimalperformance across programs and projects.

Responsibilitiesand Duties:

• Develop and manage strategic production schedules and capacity plans to meet delivery, cost, and qualityobjectives.

• Analyze MRP/ERP data and business forecasts toanticipatematerial or capacity constraints and make recommendations for resource adjustments.

• Partner with management toestablishproduction priorities andallocateresources based on contractual requirements, budgets, and timelines.

• Lead planning meetings with Engineering, Procurement, and Operations to review progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.

• Exercise discretion in adjusting production plans to meet changing priorities, customer needs, or technical constraints.

• Recommend process improvements and workflow enhancements to improve lead time and reduce cost of production.

• Develop reports and dashboards for senior leadership to support strategic decision-making and performance tracking.

• Review and approve work order release strategies and project schedules to ensure alignment with companyobjectives.

• Manage planning parameters and configuration settings within MRP/ERP systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

• Participate in new product introduction planning, ensuring readiness of materials, processes, and documentation.

• Provide mentorship and training to junior planners and production support staff.

• Support andmaintaincompliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards through planning and documentation controls.

Required Qualifications and Duties:

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply operational data to make recommendations thatimpactbusiness outcomes.

• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects.

• Proficiencywith MRP/ERP systems (such as SAP, Epicor, or Oracle).

• Bachelor's degree in business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related fieldpreferred

• Minimum5+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.

• Experience in aerospace or electronics manufacturing preferred.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional decisions.

• Proven experience in capacity planning, production analysis, and continuous improvement.

• High degree of independence and accountability in managing priorities and deliverables.

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks:

• Health & Wellness:Choose from three health, dental, and vision plans - including a 100% employer-paid option covering both employees and their families.

• Paid Time Off:Enjoy 120 hours of PTO, 80 hoursaccruedplus anadditional40 hours of holiday break pay in addition to Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day off.

• Life Insurance:$25,000 employer-paid life insurance policy, with theoptiontopurchaseadditionalcoverage for employees and their families.

• Supplemental Coverage:Access optional benefits such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness with Skin Cancer coverage.

• Health Savings Account (HSA):Take advantage of a tax-advantaged HSA to manage medical expenses.

• Retirement Savings:401(k) with a company match to support your financial future.

• Paid Holidays:Enjoy 9 paid holidays throughout the year.

• Work Environment:A casual dress code, complimentary snacks, and a welcoming company culture.

• Ideal Location:Work in an area that offers an outstanding quality of life - a perfect place to live, work, and play!

Company Overview:

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) is a leader in aerospace engineering, product development, and manufacturing, dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective solutions to the industry. We specialize incutting-edgesystem design, rapid product development, precision manufacturing, comprehensive testing, and technology demonstrations to support the evolving needs of the aerospace community. Committed to excellence, on-time delivery, and continuous growth, we invest in infrastructure to expand our manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities whilemaintainingthe highest standards of engineering services.

AtESAero, wedon’tjust build products, we engineer solutions that propel

the aerospace industry forward.

**This position is fully on-site atESAeroin San Luis Obispo, CA**

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ESAerois an equal opportunity employer.
E-Verify participationrequiredfor employment.
Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Must be able to pass background check and drug test.
Hiring Range:$70,400-$90,000k Salary/Exempt