Production Planner

Maverick Molding Company; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maverick Molding Company in Ohio seeks a Production Planner to develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules for aerospace components. You will collaborate with operations, procurement, quality, and engineering to balance capacity, material availability, and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 4+ years in production planning, and strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Epicor. Aerospace experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; 4+ years production planning or scheduling experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing; ERP/MRP systems knowledge; aerospace processes preferred; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective communication in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and adjust detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, capacity constraints, and material availability.
• Monitor WIP to identify delays or bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze production data and capacity loads to support long-term planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate schedule changes, priorities, and risks to cross-functional teams, leadership, and external partners as needed.
• Release work orders and ensure they are accurate, complete, and aligned with engineering specifications and quality requirements.
• Support ERP/MRP system updates, reporting, and data integrity initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to resolve non-conformance, rework, or engineering change impacts to the schedule.
• Review Capacity and make suggestions for changes where needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations management, business, engineering, or equivalent

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Job description

Pacific Piston Ring Co., Inc., established in 1921, focuses on custom‑made components for aerospace and industrial manufacturers. For over 100 years, the company has continuously adapted to customer needs, illustrating consistent and cost‑effective manufacturing with the highest levels of product quality and reliability.

Maverick Molding Company is recognized globally as a leading expert in high‑temperature polyimide composites. Maverick Molding focuses on delivering the highest temperature and best‑performing polyimide products in the market.

Job Summary

The production planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules to ensure timely delivery of high‑quality aerospace components. You will work closely with operations, procurement, quality, and engineering teams to balance capacity, material availability, and customer requiements.

Responsabilities

Include the following. Other responsibilities may be assigned.

• Create, manage, and adjust detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, capacity constraints, and material availability.
• Monitor work‑in‑process (WIP) to identify potential delays or bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze production data and capacity loads to support long‑term planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate schedule changes, priorities, and risks to cross‑functional teams, leadership, and external partners as needed.
• Release work orders and ensure they are accurate, complete, and aligned with engineering specifications and quality requirements.
• Support ERP/MRP system updates, reporting, and data integrity initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to resolve non‑conformance, rework, or engineering change impacts to the schedule.
• Review Capacity and make suggestions for changes where needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of production planning or scheduling experience, ideally in aerospace, precision machining, or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor).
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes (machining, assembly, special processes, inspection) preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.
• APICS CPIM or similar certification is a plus.