Production Planner

Jobot; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Ins.

HSA / FSA

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth and Development

Every Other Friday Off

Mission-Driven Work

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Production Planner & Expeditor for an Aerospace & Defense manufacturer in South Windsor, CT. You will monitor and maintain production schedules, coordinate with Sales, Production, and Purchasing, and manage material shortages and supplier commitments to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires a minimum 3 years in manufacturing, proficiency with Visual ERP, MRP, and MS Office, and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment focusing on production planning, scheduling, materials, expediting, or supply chain.
• Proficiency in Visual ERP or similar ERP system, plus Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of MRP, production scheduling, material requirements, inventory control, capacity constraints, and manufacturing workflows.
• Ability to interpret bills of material, routings, lead times, work orders, and travelers.
• Comfortable working across production floor and office teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain production schedules and priorities based on demand, capacity, material availability, production status, and supplier delivery information.
• Serve as the central link between Sales, Production, and Purchasing on material availability, supplier commitments, component shortages, and schedule constraints.
• Partner with Purchasing and suppliers to resolve shortages and expedite materials and outside processing.
• Review MRP, inventory levels, open work orders, routings, lead times, and demand signals; release, reschedule, or recommend changes to work orders.
• Prepare production documentation, including work instructions and travelers, to support timely work release.
• Maintain visibility into backlog, WIP, and material availability to flag impacts to production and customer delivery.
• Update commit dates and work order status in the ERP system and communicate changes to Sales and stakeholders.
• Assess feasibility of expedite requests, coordinate recovery actions, and provide status updates; escalate significant risks and propose recovery plans.
• Present order status, constraints, priorities, and corrective actions in production meetings.
• Support inventory accuracy by working with stockroom and Inventory Control to investigate discrepancies.
• Collaborate with production floor management to resolve issues and hit daily output targets.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Expediting

MRP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Visual ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job details:

Production Planner & Expeditor | Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing | Up to $80K + Bonus | Every Other Friday Off

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Nick Babineaux

Salary: $60,000 - $85,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded more than a century ago and based in South Windsor, CT, with an additional office on the East Coast, we are an established aerospace and defense manufacturer serving military and commercial customers worldwide. We design and build mission-critical products that people depend on in demanding environments, and our work has supported the U.S. armed forces for generations.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Up to $80,000 base salary (DOE) + Annual Discretionary Bonus and Incentives
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, HSA, FSA, plus Critical Illness, Hospital, and Accident coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Growth and Development
• Work-Life Balance: Compressed schedule with every other Friday off
• Mission-Driven Work: Build products that protect service members, at a company small enough that your work is seen and felt

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitor and maintain production schedules and priorities based on customer demand, capacity, material availability, production status, and supplier delivery information
• Serve as the central link between Sales, Production, and Purchasing on material availability, supplier commitments, component shortages, and schedule constraints
• Partner with Purchasing and suppliers to resolve shortages and expedite materials and outside processing
• Review MRP, inventory levels, open work orders, routings, lead times, and demand signals; release, reschedule, or recommend changes to work orders
• Prepare production documentation, including work instructions and travelers, to support timely work release
• Maintain detailed visibility into assigned backlog, WIP, and material availability to flag impacts to production and customer delivery
• Update commit dates and work order status in the ERP system and communicate changes to Sales and stakeholders
• Assess feasibility of expedite requests, coordinate recovery actions, and provide timely status updatesEscalate significant risks and recommend recovery plans
• Present order status, constraints, priorities, and corrective actions in production meetings
• Support inventory accuracy by working with the stockroom and Inventory Control to investigate discrepancies
• Work regularly with production floor management to resolve issues and hit daily output targets

Qualifications

Needed:

• U.S. Person as defined by U.S. export control laws; must pass background check and drug screen
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on production planning, scheduling, materials, expediting, or supply chain
• Proficiency in Visual ERP or a similar manufacturing ERP system, plus Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of MRP, production scheduling, material requirements, inventory control, capacity constraints, and manufacturing workflows
• Proven ability to interpret bills of material, routings, lead times, work orders, and travelers
• Comfortable working across the production floor and office teams in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs; PPE required on the shop floor

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements
• Aerospace or defense manufacturing background

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.