Advanced Manufacturing Production Planner

University of Dayton, Ohio • Dayton, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced 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 supports the Advanced Manufacturing Production Control & Logistics Group at the Advanced Technology Training Center (ATTC) at the University of Dayton Research Institute and reports to the Production Control Group Lead.

The planner serves as an expert in Global Shop ERP systems; manages production schedules; coordinates shipments of parts to and from customers and vendors; and manages inventory. The role also coordinates, compiles, and facilitates periodic Advanced Manufacturing metrics reviews, and may 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 U.S. federal government research contracts.

The position has two qualification levels. P2 requires an associate degree in a related field and eight years of experience, including experience in inventory management and control and four years of ERP configuration and utilization for resource planning in manufacturing. P3 requires all P2 qualifications, with a bachelor's degree in a related field and six years of experience, including six years of ERP configuration and utilization for resource planning in manufacturing.

Requirements

• P2: Associate degree in business management, finance, operations management, engineering/technology, or another applicable or related field, plus eight years of experience.
• P3: Bachelor's degree in a related field plus six years of experience, in addition to all P2 requirements.
• Experience in inventory management and control.
• P2: Four years of experience configuring and using ERP systems for resource planning in a manufacturing environment.
• P3: Six years of experience configuring and using ERP systems 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.
• Experience in a production planning role at a manufacturing facility with an ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality system.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Valid driver's license with a low-risk driving record.
• U.S. citizenship, due to requirements of research contracts with the U.S. federal government.

Nice To Haves

• Six years of experience implementing ERP software; Global Shop Solutions software is preferred.
• Experience working with government customers in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Global Shop ERP systems expert.
• Manage the production schedule.
• Coordinate shipments of parts to and from customers and vendors.
• Manage inventory.
• Coordinate, compile, and facilitate periodic Advanced Manufacturing metrics reviews.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage special projects as needed.
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree