Production Planner

The Recruiting Hive; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Production Planner for an on-site role in Stafford, VA. You will translate demand, material availability, ERP data and capacity into executable schedules for aerospace/defense manufacturing.

Collaborating with manufacturing, procurement, inventory, engineering and quality, you will improve readiness, reporting and on-time delivery. Relocation provided; US citizen or Green Card holder required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in production planning, MRP, scheduling in an assembly-line environment.
• Advanced Excel with pivot tables and lookups for production/inventory analysis.
• ERP/MRP experience and strong scheduling knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (manufacturing/industrial/electrical/mechanical).

Responsibilities

• Own production schedules aligned with orders, forecasts, inventory and capacity.
• Prepare dashboards/reports for planning, capacity, procurement and inventory decisions.
• Create, release, maintain and monitor ERP manufacturing work orders and schedules.
• Identify material shortages and coordinate recovery with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain BOMs/routings/planning parameters; monitor consumption and order performance.
• Resolve scheduling issues while following procedures.

Skills

Production planning

MRP

Scheduling

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional comm

Power BI

Dynamics BC

Aerospace exp

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Title: Production Planner

Industry: Aerospace / Defense Manufacturing

On-site Location: Stafford, VA (100% on-site)(up to 10% travel)

Relocation Provided: YES

Salary Range: $90,000–$120,000 base, depending on experience

Due to ITAR: Must be a U.S. citizen or Active Greencard holder with the ability to obtain clearance after being hired.

Job Overview

An aerospace and defense manufacturer seeks a highly analytical Production Planner to turn customer demand, materials availability, ERP data, and production capacity into executable manufacturing schedules. This position partners closely with manufacturing, procurement, inventory, engineering, and quality to improve production readiness, reporting, and delivery performance.

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years of production planning, MRP, and scheduling experience in an assembly-line operation. Electro-mechanical assembly
• Advanced Microsoft Excel: pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and analysis of production and inventory data.
• ERP experience and strong understanding of MRP and production scheduling.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is a MUST-- manufacturing, industrial, electrical, mechanical or similar(not IT)
• Strong analytical accuracy, organization, and cross-functional communication
• Experience in Aerospace/Defense or other highly regulated industries such as med dev or automotive manufacturing
• Familiar with Power BI
• Experience in Microsoft Business Central or Dynamics is highly preferred
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Active Greencard holder with the ability to obtain clearance after being hired.

Responsibilities

• Own production schedules aligned with customer orders, forecasts, inventory, material readiness, and capacity.
• Prepare dashboards and reports for production planning, capacity, procurement, and inventory decisions.
• Create, release, maintain, and monitor ERP manufacturing work orders and schedule attainment.
• Identify material shortages and coordinate recovery plans with Procurement, Inventory, Production, Engineering, and Quality.
• Maintain BOMs, routings, and planning parameters; monitor consumption, output, and order performance.
• Resolve cross-functional scheduling and production issues while adhering to planning and operational procedures.