Production Planner

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Provided

On-site location in Stafford, VA

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking a Production Planner for an on-site role in Stafford, VA. The position requires turning demand, material availability, ERP data, and capacity into executable schedules within an aerospace/defense manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2+ years of planning/ERP experience, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with Power BI and Dynamics/BC. U.S. citizenship or Green Card is required for ITAR clearance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of production planning, MRP, and scheduling in an assembly-line operation.
• Experience with ERP and MRP concepts in manufacturing.

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 and maintain ERP work orders and schedule attainment.
• Identify material shortages and coordinate recovery plans with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain BOMs, routings, and planning parameters; monitor consumption and order performance.
• Resolve cross-functional scheduling issues while following procedures.

Skills

Advanced Excel

MRP & Scheduling

ERP systems

Power BI

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

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.