Production Planner

Verus-Aerospace; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Verus Aerospace, LLC is seeking a Production Planner in Wichita, KS to plan, schedule, and monitor customer jobs throughout the production process. You will ensure work is scheduled according to customer requirements, capacity, material availability, and delivery dates.

Essential duties include reviewing orders, releasing work, coordinating with Receiving, and maintaining ERP/MRP data while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Review customer orders, work orders, specs, drawings to determine production needs.
• Release and prioritize work orders to production floor.
• Verify specs, revisions, processing instructions, and customer requirements before release.
• Coordinate with Receiving for incoming work and delivery requirements.
• Maintain accurate production planning data in ERP/MRP system.
• Follow safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

English proficiency

Reading/writing

Documentation & compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

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Production Planner

Indirect Wichita, KS, US

Position Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring customer jobs throughout the production process. This position ensures work is scheduled according to customer requirements, production capacity, material availability, process specifications, quality requirements, and committed delivery dates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review incoming customer purchase orders, work orders, specifications, drawings, and processing requirements to determine production needs and priorities.
• Release and prioritize work orders to the production floor.
• Verify that required specifications, revisions, processing instructions, and customer requirements are available before work is released.
• Work closely with Receiving to coordinate incoming work, outside processing, completed orders, and customer delivery requirements.
• Maintain accurate production planning and scheduling information within the company’s ERP/MRP or production management system.
• Support expedited, priority, or critical customer requirements when applicable.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in accordance with company procedures and quality-system requirements.
• Follow all company safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess basic computer proficiency and functional knowledge with applications and activities including (but not limited to):

Language Skills

• Ability to read and write the English language.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.