Production Control Planner

Appone

Santa Ana (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 105,000

Full time

16 hours ago

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Job summary

Applied Aerospace and Defense is seeking a Production Control Planner to manage scheduling for aerospace components across multiple teams. You will ensure material readiness, coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, and customer service to drive on-time delivery, and monitor flow to prevent shortages.

Strong ERP experience and analytics are essential. The role emphasizes traceability, continuous improvement, and cost control in a fast-paced production environment, with opportunities to

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) with aerospace production planning experience.
5+ years of direct Production Control experience.
Experience with MRP/ERP systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

Own scheduling for assigned part numbers and ensure material readiness.
Coordinate across manufacturing, supply chain, fulfillment, and customer service to drive schedule execution.
Monitor material flow, shortages, corrective actions, and traceability throughout production.
Maintain accurate work orders, documentation, and production records.
Analyze production performance to identify inventory improvements and cost reductions.
Support on-time delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Production planning

ERP / MRP systems

Cross-functional communication

Analytical problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

BS Degree in Business Administration or related field

5+ years in Production Control

Tools

Epicor ERP

Excel

Job description

About the Organization Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

EOE Statement Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

Description

Production Control Planner

Join Applied Aerospace and Defense and play a key role in building mission-critical aerospace systems that support military and commercial customers worldwide. As a Production Control Planner, you’ll be at the heart of our manufacturing operations—keeping production moving, staying ahead of potential bottlenecks, and helping ensure our high-performance aerospace components are delivered on time, every time.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves solving problems, coordinating fast-moving priorities, and working in a dynamic production environment. If you thrive in a role where every day brings new challenges and you enjoy being the person who keeps everything running smoothly—this is the place for you.

What You’ll Do

You’ll own the planning and scheduling process for assigned part numbers, ensuring materials, tooling, and production capacity come together seamlessly. You’ll collaborate across multiple teams—manufacturing, supply chain, fulfillment, customer service, and more to drive schedule execution, resolve shortages, prevent delays, and support on-time customer delivery.

You will coordinate material flow, monitor supply-and-demand alignment, oversee corrective actions, and maintain accurate traceability throughout the manufacturing process. You’ll analyze production performance and data to identify opportunities to improve inventory levels, strengthen customer service, and reduce cost. Your work directly impacts production efficiency, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction.

Pay Range: $70,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year, depending on experience

Your Key Responsibilities

Managing scheduling activities through the advanced planning system
Identifying and responding to material issues and shortages
Coordinating outside processing and hardware delivery
Monitoring corrective actions and schedule execution
Driving alignment between demand, supply, capacity, and tooling availability
Communicating across departments and shifts to resolve bottlenecks
Ensuring accurate work orders, traceability, and documentation
Supporting continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
Ensuring timely shipments and full production schedule realization

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree, or a high school diploma/GED with at least four years of aerospace production planning experience
Experience in production control, planning, sourcing, or materials management
Familiarity with Epicor or similar ERP planning systems
Strong communication and leadership skills
Excellent analytical abilities and comfort with Excel/spreadsheets
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
At least one year working with ERP planning tools

Physical Requirements

This role requires regular sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. Occasional standing, reaching, and lifting up to 15 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment

You’ll work in a production environment that supports the manufacturing of aerospace components. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Requirements

U.S. work authorization is required. Applied Aerospace and Defense does not sponsor employment visas for this position. All employees must meet company and DoD security requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

This employer participates in E-Verify to confirm identity and employment authorization. For more information, visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Position Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Comprehensive project management and planning skills
Demonstrate strong cross-functional communication skills and good analytical problem solving abilities. Read and understand customer requirements, prints, specifications and coordination memos.
Work in a fast-paced and demanding environment that requires the ability to handle multiple projects in a timely manner.
Demonstrate excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to interact and work with customers and the employees at each level of the organization.
Ability to pay attention to the details while maintaining a broad focus on scope of responsibilities.
Solid analytical skills with the ability to quickly and accurately evaluate information in a timely basis.
Understand customer/ supplier relationships along with internal and external customers.

Education & Experience Required

BS Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred, or comparable work experience
A minimum of 5 years' direct experience in Production Control, preferably in the aerospace manufacturing industry.
Effective analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
Extensive experience using MRP/ERP.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and other PC based computer systems.

Shift First

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Santa Ana