Production Planner

Pacer Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 87,395,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Pacer Group in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Production Planner to support master production scheduling and materials planning. You will plan, issue, and control production schedules and material requirements to ensure on-time delivery and efficient material flow.

Responsibilities include maintaining BOM, coordinating with QA, Purchasing, Engineering, and Inventory, analyzing inventory usage, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree with upper-division coursework.
• CPIM basics certification or commitment to certification.
• Experience with production planning, scheduling, inventory, and MRP.

Responsibilities

• Support master production schedule to meet division objectives.
• Plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules and material requirements.
• Maintain accurate item master schedules and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Advise management on WIP status, material availability, and potential issues.
• Ensure materials and services are available to support production requirements.
• Prepare work orders and purchase requests for components and parts.
• Coordinate material movement between internal areas, facilities, and suppliers.
• Schedule and expedite movement of parts to meet shipping deadlines.
• Analyze inventory usage, scrap, and waste for improvements.
• Monitor and report component shortages and production risks.
• Assist in resolving overshipments and order cancellations.
• Maintain configuration control for open orders and data files.
• Coordinate with QA, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, and Inventory Control.

Skills

Production Planning

Master Production Scheduling

Material Requirements Planning

Inventory Management

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Work Order Management

Material Availability Planning

Supply Chain Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Currently pursuing bachelor's degree with upper-division coursework

CPIM basics certification

Certification in Production and Inventory Control

Job description

Employment Type: Contract with potential Contract to hire

Duration: 12 Months

Pay Rate: $28.00 - $30.50 per hour

Shift: Standard Shift

Deadline: 9/22/2026

Position Overview

The Production Planner will be responsible for supporting the master production schedule to achieve division objectives related to customer service, inventory levels, and configuration management. This role will plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules and material requirements to ensure the timely and efficient flow of approved materials needed to meet production requirements.

• Identify common raw material and component requirements based on engineering and production specifications.
• Maintain accurate item master schedules and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Advise management on work-in-progress status, material availability, and potential production issues.
• Ensure personnel, equipment, materials, and services are available to support production requirements.
• Confirm material availability to meet production demand and schedule requirements.
• Prepare work orders and purchase requests for components and parts supporting the master production schedule.
• Coordinate material movement between internal work areas, storage locations, outside processing facilities, and suppliers.
• Schedule and expedite the movement of parts through move orders and stock transfers to meet customer shipping deadlines.
• Project hardware availability for assembly build schedules and monthly sales plan objectives.
• Analyze inventory usage, scrap, and waste to identify issues impacting inventory level objectives.
• Monitor and report component shortages and potential production risks.
• Assist management in resolving issues related to overshipments, shortages, engineering changes, and order cancellations.
• Prepare detailed component shortage requirements for assigned programs over a three-month planning horizon, as needed.
• Maintain configuration control for open orders and required data files.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Shipping/Receiving, and Contract Administration teams.
• Ensure smooth material flow through the production process and maintain accurate communication regarding priorities and status.
• Recommend process and product improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs using continuous improvement principles.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training, workshops, publications, networking, and professional associations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, aerospace industry regulations, and applicable company policies.
• Follow Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM) requirements and procedures.
• Support cross-functional teams and continuous improvement projects as assigned.
• Contribute to overall team objectives and complete additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills Required

Primary Skills

• Production Planning
• Master Production Scheduling
• Material Requirements Planning
• Inventory Management
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Work Order Management
• Material Availability Planning
• Supply Chain Coordination

Secondary Skills

• Configuration Management
• Manufacturing Operations
• Inventory Control
• Purchasing Coordination
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Aerospace Manufacturing Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field; OR
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree and actively studying upper-division core curriculum courses; OR
• Passed the CPIM national certification basics exam and committed to achieving full CPIM certification; OR
• Completed a certification program in Production and Inventory Control.
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, inventory, and material requirements.
• Ability to analyze inventory usage, shortages, scrap, waste, and production requirements.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPIM certification or progress toward certification.
• Experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience working with master production schedules and material planning systems.
• Knowledge of configuration management and engineering change processes.
• Experience with continuous improvement principles.
• Familiarity with Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM) requirements.
• Fast-paced manufacturing and production environment.
• Regular collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Inventory Control, and Shipping/Receiving teams.
• May involve participation in cross-functional teams and continuous improvement projects.

Employee benefits may include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), a 401(k) retirement plan, and other benefits as applicable.

EEOC Compliance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.