Manufacturing Planner

Aston Carter•Auburn, WA

4d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Planner is responsible for managing and coordinating production schedules to ensure on-time delivery. The role involves identifying and communicating parts shortages, generating timelines for urgent parts, and adding priority to work orders using plant software tools.

Requirements

Proficiency in planning and scheduling, production planning, and using Excel formulas.
Experience in aerospace manufacturing.
Ability to track and schedule effectively.
High school diploma or equivalency preferred. Candidates without this will need to pass a pre-employment assessment.
Experience with manufacturing software, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Capability to work with minimal supervision.
Fast learner.

Responsibilities

Status delinquencies and shortages, identifying their location within the plant and projected delivery dates.
Manage and coordinate short flow, AOG, priority requirements, and not moving orders by negotiating due dates.
Identify potential problems and propose alternatives for resolution.
Communicate parts shortages and generate timelines for urgent parts upon request.
Prioritize work orders and shipping schedules using tools such as AS400 and email.
Become knowledgeable of and adhere to company procedures.
Support other team positions as needed.
Follow all applicable job tools and plant procedures including SPs, work instructions, and modules.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet company growth and customer expectations.
Work well under pressure to meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
Demonstrate cooperative and civil behavior with co-workers, supervisors, and customers.