Shared Services Planner

Ontic; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO

401K plan with matched contribution

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Access to mental health champions

Commitment to development

Employee referral program

Job summary

Ontic in Chatsworth, CA is seeking a Shared Services Planner to develop and maintain production schedules and coordinate workflow for production departments. This role requires 3+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in ERP systems, and strong analytical skills.

You’ll work closely with various teams to ensure resource availability and monitor production schedules for adherence.

The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including comprehensive medical insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing coordination experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with machining or fabrication.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules.
• Coordinate workflow and capacity planning.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure resource availability.
• Track work-in-process inventory and ensure timely movement.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP/MRP systems

Analytical skills

Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Overview

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you\'ll enjoy a career with us! Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Chatsworth, CA, site specializes in precision engineering, MRO, and new solutions for parts at risk of obsolescence. With over 1,700 employees across four time zones and ten sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace.

Our team is looking for a Shared Services Planner to join them. You will report to the Planning Manager and will have an onsite work structure in Chatsworth, CA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for Machine Shop and Paint departments.
• Coordinate workflow and capacity planning to optimize throughput and minimize bottlenecks.
• Prioritize work orders based on customer requirements, production constraints, and business objectives.
• Monitor schedule adherence and proactively adjust plans to address changing priorities or operational disruptions.
• Release and manage work orders in ERP system.
• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to ensure material and resource availability.
• Facilitate communication between Machine Shop and Paint teams to maintain smooth production flow.
• Participate in daily production meetings and provide updates on schedule status, risks, and recovery plans.
• Analyze labor, equipment, and facility capacity to support production demands.
• Identify constraints and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Balance workloads across available resources while maintaining quality and delivery objectives.
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with Supply Chain to prevent shortages.
• Track work-in-process (WIP) inventory and ensure timely movement through production stages.
• Support inventory accuracy initiatives and cycle counting activities as needed.
• Analyze trends and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Support standard work development and best practices across planning functions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 3+ years of production planning, scheduling, manufacturing coordination, or related experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably supporting machining, fabrication, coating, or paint operations.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries preferred.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with capacity planning preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
• Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
• Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Access to mental health champions across our sites
• Commitment to development
• Employee referral program

Compensation

$72,000- $82,000/year, based on experience

Compliance

EOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.