Sr Production Planner

Textron Systems; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development Opportunities

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense firm in Maryland is seeking a Senior Production Planner. The role involves developing and managing the production schedule, ensuring optimal resource utilization, and facilitating collaboration among various teams. Candidates should possess significant experience in supply chain management, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in advanced planning systems. The firm offers flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package to support employee growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of related experience preferred.
• 3+ years MRP experience.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional collaboration for strategic planning.
• Direct production planning and execution.
• Provide reporting and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Optimize supply chain performance.
• Serve as a key member of Integrated Product Teams.

Skills

Leadership in supply chain

Analytical capabilities

Problem-solving

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Supply chain certification (APICS CPIM preferred)

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP

PowerBI

Job description

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

Job Summary

A Senior Production Planner will develop and manage the execution of the production schedule as a result of line of balance output, taking into consideration the available capacity, material availability and program delivery commitments. A Senior Production Planner communicates to leadership and program managers the manufacturing status, expected completion dates and production risk analysis based on internal and external supply.

Responsibilities

• Leads cross-functional collaboration with procurement, production management, quality, engineering, program management, and other supply chain functions to drive strategic planning, scheduling, and execution across development, production, and aftermarket support environments.
• Owns and directs all aspects of production planning and execution within assigned planner codes, including the release of internal manufacturing orders, procurement requisitions, and proactive resolution of supply chain disruptions, internal/external constraints, and material shortages. Provides strategic recommendations and insights to internal stakeholders.
• Provides reporting and recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring transparency on production progress, material readiness, and potential risks. Develops and implements strategies to optimize resource utilization, minimize bottlenecks, and drive operational efficiency.
• Monitors and optimizes supply chain performance, identifying constraints and implementing solutions to maintain production flow, balance inventory levels, and ensure timely procurement of components based on master schedules and operational demands.
• Serves as a key member of Integrated Product Teams (IPT), providing high-level production planning expertise and influencing decisions to support program milestones, cost targets, and delivery commitments.
• Drives the development and execution of comprehensive production plans, analyzing complex supply and demand data to mitigate risks, address critical path constraints, and ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Manages manual demand for top/down & bottom-up releases, facilitates ECN/ECP changes and coordinates production cut‑ins. Reviews excess material for possible consumption in other jobs. Creates material transfers, borrow/payback transactions and PO change requests.
• Assists Program Management and Finance on monthly financial reports and provides inputs for estimates to completion.
• Proven leadership in supply chain and production planning within fast‑paced, high‑volume, and deadline‑driven environments.
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and manage complex production plans, balancing multiple priorities while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with the ability to leverage data‑driven insights to optimize supply chain operations, mitigate risks, and ensure on‑time delivery of products.
• Proficiency in advanced planning and ERP systems, including Oracle ERP, SAP, or equivalent systems, with the ability to lead system improvements and process automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of moderately professionally related experience preferred.
• 3+ years MRP experience.
• APICS (CPIM) or equivalent supply chain certification preferred, with a strong understanding of supply chain management principles, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven leadership in supply chain and production planning within fast‑paced, high‑volume, and deadline‑driven environments.
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and manage complex production plans, balancing multiple priorities while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and networking skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with the ability to leverage data‑driven insights to optimize supply chain operations, mitigate risks, and ensure on‑time delivery of products.
• Excellent partnering and team building skills.
• Skilled in Word, Excel, Outlook, Prior MRP software experience.
• PowerPoint, MS Projects, EMatrix, PowerBI experience preferred.
• Proficiency in advanced planning and ERP systems, including Oracle ERP, SAP, or equivalent systems, with the ability to lead system improvements and process automation initiatives.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace.

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.