Senior Production Planner & Scheduler (9/80 Schedule)

Elbit America, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid vacation & PTO

Parental leave

Employee referral program

Voluntary benefits

Tricare supplement

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense is seeking a Production Planner II to manage materials planning for assigned products and cells, sourcing a wide range of equipment and parts, and negotiating purchase orders to meet the Master Schedule. You will monitor WIP, coordinate planned orders, and ensure timely releases while supporting process improvements.

The role requires knowledge of electronic components, experience with production orders, and prior warehouse exposure, with a strong analytical mindset and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing electronic components.
• Experienced in a production order process.
• Experience in a warehouse business environment.
• Analytical aptitude.
• Good inter-personal skills.
• Ability to use software applications as needed.
• 5+ years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report aging of Production Orders in WIP.
• Monitor and report shortage quantities affecting WIP and Production Order Release.
• On-time review of Planned Orders due for release.
• On-time release of production orders not held up due to shortages.
• Support daily shortage and other manufacturing coordination meetings.
• Monitor MRP signals for manufactured items and ensure prompt action.
• Participate in Process Improvement activities.
• Action MRP messages including release, reschedule and cancellation.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory control

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Software experience

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MRP systems

ERP software

Job description

Twenty-Six Defense is seeking a Production Planner II to manage materials planning for assigned products and cells, sourcing a wide range of equipment and parts, and negotiating purchase orders to meet the Master Schedule. You will monitor WIP, coordinate planned orders, and ensure timely releases while supporting process improvements.

The role requires knowledge of electronic components, experience with production orders, and prior warehouse exposure, with a strong analytical mindset and