Senior Production Planner

Safran Group

Carson (CA)

On-site

USD 71,000 - 111,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Safran Cabin, based in the Los Angeles area, seeks a Senior Production Planner to lead materials planning and production scheduling within a high‑tech aerospace environment.

The role requires evaluating shortages, managing supplier delivery, reviewing engineering drawings, and maintaining inventory to meet goals. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in planning are expected, with ERP system expertise.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
5+ years of production planning and/or material planning experience.
Experience with an MRP system and ERP integrations.
Strong knowledge of materials planning and inventory control.

Responsibilities

Evaluate shortages and coordinate prompt solutions with stakeholders.
Plan supply, manage supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance.
Ensure material flow and production activity are aligned.
Read and review engineering drawings and coordinate changes.
Maintain inventory levels to meet company goals.
Support testing and certification requirements for new programs.
Preserve engineering revision control in documentation.
Lead ERP data accuracy and act as ERP system lead.
Collaborate with stakeholders on lead times and planning items.
Perform root cause analysis related to planning.
Provide leadership and mentoring to junior staff.
Handle work with minimal supervision and escalate only complex issues.

Skills

MRP/ERP knowledge

Materials planning

Inventory management

Engineering drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Procurement knowledge

Root cause analysis

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MRP system

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Production Planner

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

Reference number

2026-186049

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Mps planner

Job title

Senior Production Planner

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Sr. Production Planner you'll play a pivotal part on our Production team.

This position contributes to our vision by:

Evaluates shortages and manages prompt solutions keeping appropriate stakeholders informed of any potential problem as required.
Analyzes demand and plans supply in accordance, ensures efficient and quality execution of requirements and purchasing action messages, manages supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance and improvement.
Ensures material flow and production activity are aligned.
Reads and reviews engineering drawings and documentation and coordinate any changes
Maintains inventory levels to meet company goals
Supports testing and certification requirements for new programs
Preserves engineering revision control
Key User for ERP system; Confirm accuracy of pertinent data in the company ERP system
Collaborates with stakeholders on lead times, planning items and any related elements
Performs root cause analysis activities related to planning
Provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to less experienced staff; may act as a “lead” or first-level supervisor.
Performs work under minimal supervision
Handles complex issues and problems, and escalates only the most complex issues to higher level staff.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for business and regional aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.

Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.

Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!

Why join us?

At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!

Candidate skills & requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Experience: 5+ years of production planning and/or material planning experience

Computer Skills:

Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO9001
MS Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with an MRP system.

Other Skills:

Demonstrated knowledge of materials planning system (MRP/ERP) requirements, purchase order and manufacturing order generation process logic, and inventory management practices.
Demonstrated understanding of Material Management operational concepts surrounding production planning, inventory control, purchasing, stockroom operation and shipping and receiving.
Familiarity with the procurement of raw materials, standards, parts, and commodities related to aircraft lavatory production.
Effective oral and written communications skills
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate
Ability to read and analyze engineering prints and drawings
Dedication and commitment to ensure all work is completed without exception.
Willingness to learn and develop new competencies
Strong written and verbal business communications abilities
Self-starter with ability to drive improvement, meet timeliness and objectives
Identifying problems working with teams to solve through leading actions collaboratively
Ability to analyze and communicate requirements
Ability to negotiate, influence, and win respect
Ability to make timely decisions and take action
Ability to provide information regarding tasks, plans, schedule and strategy to stakeholders
Customer service oriented