Production Planner

ALVEST; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

TLD Morgantown (ALVEST) is seeking a Production Planner to maintain material flow, manage BOM accuracy, and adjust labor hours to support efficient manufacturing operations at our Morgantown, WV site. This role ensures materials are issued to production orders on time and shortages are resolved to keep production running smoothly.

The successful candidate will review BOMs, plan PRP and production orders, coordinate with Production and Purchasing teams, and support new product introductions while

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of production planning, scheduling, and expediting experience.
• Experience coordinating materials, production schedules, and manufacturing requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Review custom bills of materials and routings to ensure accuracy.
• Review and plan Production Requirements Planning (PRP) orders to align with sales due dates; confirm and transfer orders as needed.
• Review and plan production orders to ensure achievable completion dates and release orders when necessary.
• Review production orders for completeness and proactively identify material shortages before releasing orders to Production.
• Coordinate shortage information with Production and Purchasing teams to support on-time manufacturing.
• Maintain estimated material lists to ensure all required materials are issued to production orders timely.
• Request drawings and assembly production packages for various product lines as needed.
• Adjust labor hour clocking based on feedback from Supervisors and the Production Manager.
• Support new product introductions into manufacturing operations.
• Assist with timely and accurate closure of production orders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Associate's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Manufacturing planning systems

ERP systems

Job description

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Production Planner

FCX Full Time Morgantown, WV, US

Join TLD and Help Drive Production Success!

TLD is the largest global manufacturer of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) in the aviation and aerospace industries. We deliver technology-focused solutions through a broad range of products designed, engineered, and manufactured across our nine worldwide facilities. TLD is an integral part of ALVEST, a global collection of businesses serving commercial aviation, general aviation, air cargo, and military aviation markets.

At TLD, you'll find a stable, family-focused environment where employees are supported in achieving both personal and professional goals. As an industry leader, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service. Join our team and be part of our continued success!

Position Summary

TLD is seeking a Production Planner to support our Morgantown, WV operations. This role is responsible for managing the flow of materials for assigned product lines and maintaining labor hour adjustments to support efficient manufacturing operations. The Production Planner plays a critical role in ensuring bills of materials are accurate, materials are issued to production orders on time, and shortages are identified and resolved to keep production running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Review custom bills of materials and routings to ensure accuracy.
• Review and plan Production Requirements Planning (PRP) orders to ensure dates align with customer sales order due dates; confirm and transfer orders as needed.
• Review and plan production orders to ensure required completion dates are achievable and release orders when necessary.
• Review production orders for completeness and proactively identify material shortages before releasing orders to Production.
• Coordinate shortage information with Production and Purchasing teams to support on-time manufacturing.
• Maintain estimated material lists to ensure all required materials are issued to production orders in a timely manner.
• Request drawings and assembly production packages for various product lines as needed.
• Adjust labor hour clocking based on feedback from Supervisors and the Production Manager.
• Support new product introductions into manufacturing operations.
• Assist with the timely and accurate closure of production orders.

Qualifications & Experience

To be successful in this role, candidates should possess:

• Associate's Degree in Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of production planning, scheduling, and expediting experience.
• Experience coordinating materials, production schedules, and manufacturing requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing production demands.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing planning systems.

TLD offers a competitive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally, including:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Why Join TLD?

As a Production Planner, you'll play a vital role in supporting manufacturing operations and ensuring our products are delivered efficiently and on time. This position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with multiple departments, contribute to operational success, and make a direct impact on the production of industry-leading ground support equipment used around the world.

Join the TLD Morgantown team and help keep our manufacturing operations running efficiently while supporting the future of the aviation industry!