Production Planner

AeroFlow Technologies LLC; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid personal time

Learning & development programs

Job summary

AeroFlow Technologies LLC in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Production Planner to lead sourcing strategy and supplier execution for our high-precision aerospace manufacturing operations. You will manage day-to-day procurement activities, build supplier capability, negotiate terms, and ensure materials arrive on time to meet production commitments onsite.

This role partners with Operations, Planning, Quality, and Engineering to standardize processes and drive ERP-driven procurement, with occasional

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience building and maintaining production schedules in an ERP/MRP system (Epicor preferred).
• Aerospace or high‑mix, low‑volume manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Experience collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and Quality.

Responsibilities

• Build, update, and communicate production schedules to align demand with materials, labor, tooling, equipment, and capacity.
• Plan, sequence, prioritize, and release work orders; ensure teams understand what to complete and when.
• Track WIP, schedule progress, capacity utilization, and status; adjust as needed for shortages or downtime.
• Escalate risks, expedite priority orders, and support recovery plans to protect commitments.
• Maintain planning data in ERP/MRP system, including due dates, routings, and scheduling details.
• Communicate schedule changes and delivery risks to shop leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes with minimal disruption to current production.
• Participate in capacity planning and continuous improvement to reduce lead times and waste.

Skills

ERP/MRP experience

Production planning

Scheduling

Capacity planning

Inventory control

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

At AeroFlow Technologies, we specialize in creating complex tube and duct assemblies using high-performance materials capable of withstanding extreme pressure, temperature, and chemical interactions. You can even find our products aboard NASA’s Space Launch System and in the F-35 fighter jets. That’s the level of quality and innovation you’ll be part of when you join our team.

We are seeking a Production Planner to lead sourcing strategy and supplier execution for our Kirkland, WA operations. This role will manage day-to-day procurement activities, build supplier capability, negotiate cost and contract terms, and ensure materials arrive on time to meet our customers’ production and delivery commitments.

This is a critical position and a key voice at the table, partnering closely with Operations, Planning, Quality, and Engineering to support on-time production and drive our move toward standardized processes and ERP-driven procurement. This position is onsite and will require occasional travel to supplier sites and other AeroFlow Technologies sites.

So, what will you be doing as a Production Planner?

• Build, update, and communicate production schedules that align customer demand with available materials, labor, tooling, equipment, and shop capacity.
• Plan, sequence, prioritize, and release production work orders so teams understand what needs to be completed and when.
• Track work-in-process, schedule progress, capacity utilization, and production status to help ensure plans remain realistic and achievable.
• Adjust schedules as needed in response to material shortages, equipment downtime, engineering changes, shifting customer priorities, or other operational needs.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Customer Service to resolve shortages, bottlenecks, and scheduling conflicts before they impact delivery.
• Escalate critical risks, expedite priority work orders, and support recovery plans that reduce production interruptions and protect customer commitments.
• Maintain accurate planning information in the ERP/MRP system, including work order status, due dates, routings, scheduling details, and related production data.
• Communicate schedule changes, priorities, delivery risks, and recovery actions to shop leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and customer-driven priority updates while minimizing disruption to current production.
• Review planning and production metrics to identify opportunities to improve schedule attainment, throughput, workflow, inventory alignment, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Participate in production meetings, capacity planning discussions, and continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing lead times, improving planning accuracy, and eliminating waste.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience in production planning, scheduling, production control, or manufacturing will also be considered.

Experience

• 3+ years of production planning, scheduling, production control, or related manufacturing experience.
• Experience building and maintaining production schedules in an ERP/MRP system; Epicor experience is a plus.
• Experience planning work around customer demand, material availability, labor, tooling, machine capacity, production priorities, and operational constraints.
• Aerospace, precision manufacturing, or other high-mix, low-volume manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience working in an AS9100 or similarly regulated manufacturing environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, capacity planning, inventory control, and manufacturing workflows.
• Comfortable using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel to manage data, analyze information, and support scheduling decisions.
• Able to interpret production data, identify risks, and make timely planning decisions in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through and problem-solving skills.
• Able to balance competing priorities while maintaining schedule accuracy and a strong focus on customer delivery.
• Clear verbal and written communicator who can collaborate effectively with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Customer Service, and leadership.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and comfortable taking ownership in a role where priorities can change quickly.
• Able to use a computer for extended periods, sit or stand for long periods, and safely move around a manufacturing environment.
• ASCM Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification preferred but not required.

Reasons You’ll Love It Here

We offer a full suite of employee benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance; as well as paid vacation, paid personal time, and various opportunities to give back to your local community. We also strongly encourage and provide opportunities for learning and professional development. Our Learning & Development team has put together in-house training on subjects like front-line supervisor essentials, how to manage conflict in the workplace, and many others.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Commitment to You

We’re proud of the fact that we are strongly rooted in being an inclusive, people-focused organization. Our company culture reflects values like integrity, ownership, and authenticity. We take these to heart, and if you do as well, you’ll fit right in.

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