Production Control Planner

Aero Gear; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Life & disability

Uniform stipend

Workers' compensation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Aero Gear in Windsor, CT seeks an experienced production scheduler to drive product movement in line with build schedules and delivery commitments. You will schedule work through assigned business units and coordinate with area managers to optimize assignments and prioritize off shift work to meet deadlines.

The role requires at least 5 years in aerospace manufacturing, a strong grasp of manufacturing value streams, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of a manufacturing value stream.

Responsibilities

• Schedule work through assigned business units.
• Drive priorities through support functions and shared resources.
• Coordinate and expedite current critical parts to fruition.
• Elevate delivery issues relative to commitments to customers.
• Provide estimated part completions in 8:00 a.m. production meetings.
• Collaborate with area managers on optimizing employee work assignments.
• Determine and coordinate off shift and weekend work priorities.
• Identify and solve delivery and constraint issues.
• Support releasing of material.
• Create traveler splits and rework travelers as needed.
• Schedule and/or reschedule traveler split lots and rework parts back into production schedule.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Bias for action

Written & verbal communication

Follow instructions

Team mentality

Excel, ERP, scheduling software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

ERP

Scheduling software

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for overall product movement in alignment with build schedules and delivery commitments

Essential Functions

• Schedule work through assigned business units
• Drive assigned product priorities through support functions and shared resources
• Maintain awareness, coordination, and expedite as needed current critical parts to fruition
• Timely elevation of delivery issues relative to commitments to our customers
• Provide estimated part completions in 8:00 a.m. production meetings
• Work with area managers on optimizing employee work assignments
• Determine and coordinate off shift and weekend work priorities
• Work with area managers identifying and solving delivery and constraint issues
• Support releasing of material
• Create traveler splits and rework travelers as needed
• Schedule and/or reschedule traveler split lots and rework parts back into production schedule

Experience and Education

• A minimum of 5 years in aerospace manufacturing
• Strong understanding of a manufacturing value stream
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Competencies and Skills

• Strong organizational skills required
• Bias for action: Takes initiative with a sense of urgency while always focusing on safety & quality
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to understand, follow, and provide both written and verbal instructions
• Excellent attitude and team mentality
• Able to navigate various computer software in support of position (Excel, ERP, scheduling software)

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship is required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

A reasonable amount of overtime is expected based on production needs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear and use hands.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance program
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Uniform stipend and safety equipment reimbursement
• Workers' compensation coverage
• Employee-focused culture with opportunities for growth and development

Benefits eligibility and coverage are subject to plan terms and employment status.