Production Planner

Ascend Recruiting Partners; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Ascend Recruiting Partners is hiring a Production Planner in Stafford, VA. The role involves supporting production planning and scheduling activities, ensuring materials and resources align with production objectives.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in production planning and extensive knowledge of ERP systems. This position is 100% on-site and offers a salary ranging from $60,000 to $80,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and data analysis.
• Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts and inventory levels.
• Monitor work orders and production progress for adherence to schedules.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to minimize production disruptions.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Job Title

Production Planner

Industry

Aerospace Manufacturing

Location

Stafford, VA (100% On-Site)

Estimated Salary

$60-$80,000 + Benefits

Position Summary

The Production Planner supports production planning and scheduling activities to ensure materials, resources, and manufacturing orders are aligned with customer demand and production objectives. This role partners closely with Procurement, Inventory Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to maintain production readiness, monitor material availability, and support the timely execution of production schedules.

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing operations, or related fields
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field & equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis
• Proficiency with SharePoint and Microsoft Office 365
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Preferred Requirements

• Experience within manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central
• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) concepts

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, inventory levels, and production capacity
• Monitor work orders and production progress to ensure adherence to planned schedules
• Review material shortages and coordinate with stakeholders to minimize production disruptions
• Create, release, and maintain manufacturing work orders within the ERP system
• Support production readiness by ensuring materials, work orders, and planning data are accurate and available
• Update and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), routing information, and planning parameters
• Track work order status, schedule attainment, production progress, material consumption, and output accuracyCollaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve planning and scheduling issues
• Generate and maintain production, inventory, and planning reports
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of manufacturing and program needs