Manufacturing Planner

Aston Carter • Auburn, WA

7d • $49,920 - $58,240 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Planner monitors and coordinates production activities in an aerospace manufacturing environment to support on-time delivery of parts and assemblies. The role focuses on tracking shortages, managing priorities, maintaining accurate schedules, and working with cross-functional teams to identify production issues and propose solutions. The planner uses manufacturing software, plant tools, and Microsoft Office applications to coordinate work orders and shipping schedules.

This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Auburn, Washington, with a standard start time of 7:00 a.m. The work takes place in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and involves collaboration, learning, and potential internal mobility for high performers. The stated annual pay range is $49,920 to $58,240, with individual compensation based on factors such as qualifications, skills, experience, job knowledge, location, and internal equity.

Requirements

• Experience in planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment; aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with production planning, tracking, and scheduling activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, and familiarity with Microsoft Word.
• Ability to use manufacturing software, including job-scope manufacturing systems and plant tools such as AS400.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities and processes.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; candidates without one must successfully complete a pre-employment assessment to be considered.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move items weighing 10 to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud.
• Willingness and ability to wear required manufacturing-floor PPE, including eye, ear, and foot protection.

Nice To Haves

• Background in aerospace manufacturing or a related industry.
• Familiarity with production control, operations, commercial functions, or scheduling roles.
• Strong communication skills for conveying parts status, shortages, and priorities to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a cross-functional environment and interest in learning different aspects of operations.
• Motivation to grow into scheduling, operations, production control, or commercial functions based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report delinquencies and shortages, maintaining visibility into parts’ locations within the plant and projected delivery dates.
• Coordinate short-flow, AOG, priority, and not-moving orders, negotiating due dates when on-time delivery is at risk.
• Identify potential threats to on-time delivery, analyze root causes, and propose alternative solutions.
• Identify and promptly communicate parts shortages to relevant stakeholders to minimize production impact.
• Generate timelines for high-priority (HOT) parts when requested by customer service and follow up on completion.
• Assign and update work-order and shipping-schedule priorities using plant software tools such as AS400 and email.
• Learn and consistently follow company procedures, standards, and guidelines for manufacturing planning and production control.
• Support other team positions and functions as needed to meet production goals and customer expectations.
• Use applicable job tools and documentation, including standard procedures, work instructions, and modules.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support company growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Work effectively under pressure while managing multiple competing deadlines.
• Maintain cooperative, professional, and civil interactions with coworkers, supervisors, and customers.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Accidental insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance plan with access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED