Advanced Manufacturing Production Planner

University of Dayton • Dayton, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The planner serves as an expert in Global Shop ERP systems and manages production schedules, coordinates shipments of parts to and from customers and vendors, and manages inventory. The position 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 sites in Dayton and Kettering. Due to U.S. federal government research contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Requirements

• P2: Associate degree in business management, finance, operations management, engineering/technology, an applicable concentration, or a related field, plus 8 years of experience.
• P2: Experience in inventory management and control.
• P2: 4 years of experience configuring and using ERP systems for resource planning in a manufacturing environment.
• P2: Proficiency with MS Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, to track and present data.
• P2: Experience creating and briefing production reports to senior leadership.
• P2: Experience in a production planning role in a manufacturing facility with an ISO9001 or AS9100 quality system.
• P2: Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• P2: Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• P2: Valid driver’s license and low-risk driving record.
• P2 and P3: U.S. citizenship, due to requirements of research contracts with the U.S. federal government.
• P3: Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 6 years of experience.
• P3: 6 years of experience configuring and using ERP systems for resource planning in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• P2 and P3: 6 years of experience implementing ERP software; Global Shop Solutions software is preferred.
• Experience working with government customers in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing operations support for aircraft and vehicle sustainment technology development and transition, including vehicle maintenance, aircraft maintenance, and ground support equipment.
• Support the Advanced Manufacturing Production Control & Logistics Group as an expert in Global Shop ERP systems.
• Manage the production schedule.
• Coordinate shipments of parts to and from customers and vendors.
• Manage inventory, including supporting inventory management, material receipts, and alloy inventory.
• Coordinate, compile, and facilitate periodic advanced manufacturing metrics reviews.
• Potentially plan, coordinate, and manage special projects.
• Support planning activities and staffing flexibility at sites in Dayton and Kettering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree