Production Planner I - Salt Lake City, UT

Albany International Corp.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Planner/Scheduler to ensure efficient production planning and execution. This role involves developing detailed production schedules, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and utilizing advanced planning tools like SAP. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace. Join a company committed to delivering high-quality composite solutions and enjoy top-notch benefits, including a generous 401(k) match and a strong commitment to work/life balance.

Benefits

Generous 401(k) match

Paid time off

Strong commitment to work/life balance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of planning/scheduling experience in manufacturing, preferably aerospace.
• Strong understanding of production processes and materials management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Use SAP for scheduling and material planning, ensuring data accuracy.

Skills

Production Planning

SAP

Materials Management

Capacity Planning

Problem-Solving

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

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Job Description

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies and components. For more than 50 years, AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries in applications from large commercial transports to fighter jets and commercial and military rotorcraft.

Our composite design and fabrication expertise can be found on many defense programs. AEC provides a wide range of products including complete structural assemblies, flight critical components, primary and secondary structural elements for platforms such as the F-35 Lightning II, the CH-53K Heavy-lift Helicopter and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).

AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions to our customers. Significant investment in infrastructure and automation ensures AEC is positioned to maximize that value, offering the right processes to meet our customer's needs.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Planner/Scheduler to join our team. This role is integral to ensuring efficient production planning and execution through the effective use of SAP and other advanced planning tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Planning:




• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements while optimizing resource utilization.


• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and operations, to ensure schedules align with project objectives.




• Material Planning:




• Monitor material requirements and availability to support production schedules.


• Work closely with procurement to address material shortages and ensure timely delivery of components.




• SAP Utilization:




• Use SAP for scheduling, material planning, and production tracking.


• Ensure accuracy of data within SAP, including BOMs, routings, and work center capacities.




• Capacity Management:




• Assess and analyze production capacities, identifying potential bottlenecks.


• Implement strategies to balance workloads and ensure smooth operations.




• Change Management:




• Respond to schedule changes driven by customer demands, supply chain disruptions, or production issues.


• Communicate changes effectively to all stakeholders and adjust plans as necessary.




• Performance Monitoring:




• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and inventory levels.


• Provide regular reports and recommendations to leadership

Shift

Day

Shift Information

Monday - Friday 7am-330pm

Experience/Education/Skills

• Education:




• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.




• Experience:




• 3+ years of planning/scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.


• Proven experience using SAP (Production Planning and Materials Management modules).




• Skills:




• Strong understanding of production processes, capacity planning, and materials management.


• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.




• Certifications (Preferred):




• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.

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• As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons.

• Visa sponsorship is not being offered.

The Benefits:

Top notch benefits program including generous 401(k) match, paid time off, and a strong commitment to work/life balance.

How to Apply:

We follow OFCCP guidelines for accepting applications.

Apply at www.albint.com

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

This employer uses E-Verify.

Location Address

5995 West Amelia Earhart Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84416, United States

Travel

Negligible