Senior Aerospace Production Planner

esaero; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

9 paid holidays

Job summary

ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Production Control Planner to develop and manage strategic production plans ensuring on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and optimal resource use. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to align capacity, materials, and schedules with customer demand and business priorities.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ability to forecast constraints, lead cross-functional planning meetings, and implement process improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills to manage multiple high-priority projects.
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Epicor, Oracle) to optimize production schedules.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic production schedules and capacity plans to meet delivery, cost, and quality objectives.
• Analyze MRP/ERP data and forecasts to anticipate material or capacity constraints and recommend resource adjustments.
• Partner with management to establish production priorities and allocate resources based on contractual requirements, budgets, and timelines.
• Lead planning meetings with Engineering, Procurement, and Operations to review progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Exercise discretion in adjusting production plans to meet changing priorities, customer needs, or technical constraints.
• Recommend process improvements and workflow enhancements to improve lead time and reduce cost of production.
• Develop reports and dashboards for senior leadership to support strategic decision-making and performance tracking.
• Review and approve work order release strategies and project schedules to ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Manage planning parameters and configuration settings within MRP/ERP systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Participate in new product introduction planning, ensuring readiness of materials, processes, and documentation.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior planners and production support staff.
• Support and maintain compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards through planning and documentation controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business / Industrial Engineering / Operations Management

Tools

SAP

Epicor

Oracle

Job description

ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Production Control Planner to develop and manage strategic production plans ensuring on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and optimal resource use. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to align capacity, materials, and schedules with customer demand and business priorities.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ability to forecast constraints, lead cross-functional planning meetings, and implement process improvements.