Production Planner – Quantum Systems USA

Quantum Systems; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum-Systems Inc. is a global leader in aerial intelligence and autonomous, AI-powered aerial robotics.

We are hiring a Production Planner in the United States to oversee production schedules, coordinate material availability, and align resources with lean manufacturing goals in close collaboration with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams. The role requires 7+ years in production planning with ERP experience (NetSuite) and MRP, plus strong Excel data-analysis skills, focusing on

Qualifications

• 7+ years in production planning, with 4+ years in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, material management, and capacity planning.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite), MRP, and Excel for data analysis.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge such as Kanban.
• U.S. citizenship required due to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production schedules to support customer and program demands.
• Coordinate material availability and work orders in NetSuite ERP.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing to optimize workflows.
• Analyze capacity and adjust workloads across production lines.
• Support new product launches by ensuring readiness of materials and schedules.
• Prepare reports on production performance, risks, and delivery timelines.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose process improvements.

Skills

Production planning

Supply chain

Operations

Production scheduling

Material management

Capacity planning

Lean manufacturing

Kanban

U.S. citizenship

Excel (data analysis)

Tools

NetSuite

MRP

MS Excel

Job description

Quantum-Systems Inc. is a global leader in aerial intelligence and autonomous, AI-powered aerial robotics. We design, develop, manufacture and deliver eVTOL Unmanned Aircraft Systems UAS and an ecosystem of related products and services. Our business directly addresses the Defense and Security markets in North America, Asia Pacific and Latin America. We currently have an opening for a Production Planner. This position reports to the Senior Director of Production and Supply Chain.

The Production Planner at Quantum-Systems Inc. will oversee production schedules, material coordination, and resource planning to ensure seamless operations and alignment with our production goals. This role involves close collaboration with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to optimize workflows and address challenges in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all planning activities to support customer and program demands for execution in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and material availability.
• Manage work orders within NetSuite ERP and other systems, adjusting timelines and workflows based on changing requirements and resource constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address material shortages, implement engineering updates, and ensure timely completion of production tasks.
• Drive efficiency by analyzing capacity, recommending adjustments, and implementing solutions to balance workloads across production lines.
• Support new product launches by coordinating planning activities and ensuring readiness of materials, equipment, and schedules.
• Prepare regular reports on production performance, highlighting risks, delivery timelines, and areas for improvement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying bottlenecks and proposing process enhancements.

Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or operations, with 4+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, material management, and capacity planning methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite), MRP, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of lean manufacturing principles such as Kanban.
• U.S. citizenship required due to regulatory requirements.