Production Planner

Platform Aerospace; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Production Planner to oversee the planning and coordination of assemblies crucial for final product builds. In this role, you will ensure timely creation and tracking of Manufacturing Orders while addressing supply chain disruptions. You will collaborate across departments to maintain efficiency and accuracy, driving proactive issue resolution. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in the aerospace sector, where your expertise will directly impact production success and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production planning or supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and BOMs.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end planning and coordination of assemblies.
• Create and track Manufacturing Orders while ensuring accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production demands.

Skills

Production Planning

Material Planning

Supply Chain Operations

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM or Related Field

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Project

Solidworks

Deltek CostPoint

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Primary Function

The Production Planner is responsible for the end-to-end planning and coordination of top-level assemblies and all associated subcomponents required for final product builds. This role ensures the timely creation, tracking, and fulfillment of Manufacturing Orders (MOs), while managing material flow, addressing supply chain disruptions, and collaborating cross-functionally to meet production demand. The Production Planner will act as the primary owner for assigned assemblies and is expected to drive accuracy, efficiency, and proactive issue resolution throughout the planning process.

Job Title

PRODUCTION PLANNER

Department

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Reports To

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Classification

EXEMPT

Primary Function

The Production Planner is responsible for the end-to-end planning and coordination of top-level assemblies and all associated subcomponents required for final product builds. This role ensures the timely creation, tracking, and fulfillment of Manufacturing Orders (MOs), while managing material flow, addressing supply chain disruptions, and collaborating cross-functionally to meet production demand. The Production Planner will act as the primary owner for assigned assemblies and is expected to drive accuracy, efficiency, and proactive issue resolution throughout the planning process.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain full ownership of assigned top-level assemblies and all sub-parts required to complete the final product through to receipt into Material Control (MC).
• Ensure accurate and complete routings are created for each assigned assembly. Proactively seek clarification when needed to avoid delays or errors.
• Create, track, and manage MOs for all necessary components and assemblies.
• Monitor MO progress and participate in daily production review meetings to provide recaps and highlight red flag items.
• Submit and manage Purchase Requisitions for all materials required to fulfill demand.
• Make decisions with consideration budget and supplier lead times.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to define and maintain appropriate stock levels for both manufacturing and buying items.
• Drive closure of engineering Change Notices (ENCs) to enable available product for their assigned assemblies.
• Address urgent issues or disruptions related to assigned assemblies to avoid delays in production.
• Perform peer-to-peer reviews of MOs before release to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform other duties as necessary or required.
  
  

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma with at least 5+ years of experience in production planning, material planning, or supply chain operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, routings, and bill of materials (BOMs).
• Ability to analyze data, identify risks, and communicate effectively across departments.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment and able manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and proactive mindset with a desire to learn and grow within the organization.
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or ongoing BS studies in STEM or related program
• Proficiency with ERP systems and experience in project management software and tools, such as Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with Solidworks
• Familiarity with PDM
• Experience in project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Deltek CostPoint)
• Familiarity with the aerospace/manufacturing industry is a plus
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Ability to traverse manufacturing facility

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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