Additive Manufacturing Production Planner

University of Dayton • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Additive Manufacturing Production Planner provides manufacturing operations support for aircraft and vehicle sustainment technology development and transition, including vehicle maintenance, aircraft maintenance, and ground support equipment. The position is located at the Integrated Technology Operations Center (ITOC) at the University of Dayton Research Institute and supports the Advanced Manufacturing Production Control & Logistics Group. It reports to the Production Control Group Lead.

The role manages production schedules and supply chain activities; coordinates shipments of parts to and from customers and vendors; administers ERP software; manages inventory and related purchasing activities; and coordinates, compiles, and facilitates periodic additive manufacturing metrics reviews. The position may also plan, coordinate, and manage special projects. A valid driver’s license is needed to support planning activities, inventory management, material receipts, alloy inventory, and staffing flexibility at the Dayton and Kettering sites. Candidates must be U.S. citizens due to requirements of the research contracts with the U.S. federal government.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of related experience.
• 3 years of experience in logistics analysis and production planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in inventory management and control.
• 3 years of experience configuring and using ERP for resource planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, to track and present data.
• Experience creating and briefing production reports to senior leadership.
• Supplier management experience.
• Inventory and inventory analysis experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Valid driver’s license with a low-risk driving record.
• U.S. citizenship, due to requirements of the research contracts with the U.S. federal government.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience implementing and configuring ERP software; Global Shop Solutions is preferred.
• Experience in a production planning role in a manufacturing facility with an ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality system.
• Experience using Runway for procurement.
• Experience working with government customers in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production schedule.
• Support supply chain management.
• Coordinate shipments of parts to and from customers and vendors.
• Administer ERP software.
• Manage inventory and related purchasing activities.
• Coordinate, compile, and facilitate periodic additive manufacturing metrics reviews.
• Potentially plan, coordinate, and manage special projects.
• Support planning activities, inventory management, material receipts, alloy inventory, and staffing flexibility at the Dayton and Kettering sites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level