Production Control Planner

Aston Carter•Huntington Beach, CA

1d•$34 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner builds and maintains production schedules for complex aerospace programs, working cross-functionally to ensure material availability and on-time delivery. This role monitors capacity and performance metrics, drives process and workflow improvements, and helps optimize planning and inventory efficiency. As a newly created position, it offers strong ownership and the opportunity to establish structure and support high-mix, low-volume manufacturing execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
2+ years in production/operations planning or program coordination
Aerospace/Defense experience working with technical products
High mix, low-volume manufacturing experience
Knowledge of capacity planning, manufacturing operations, and production control
Strong attention to detail with complex, multi-level BOMs
Proactive problem solver who anticipates constraints and drives solutions
Must be a U.S. Person (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or other status as defined under U.S. export laws)

Nice To Haves

MS Project (training available if needed)
composite manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and optimize production plans that align with Customer requirements, material availability, and delivery schedules
Use MRP/ERP systems efficiently to manage workflows and inventory planning
Adjust schedules based on demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and changing priorities
Collaborate with procurement and supply chain to ensure timely material availability
Analyze internal capacity and identify bottlenecks; implement proactive solutions
Monitor inventory across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods; minimize excess while maintaining production continuity
Coordinate closely with manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and quality teams to ensure end-to-end process alignment
Flag and escalate engineering issues that may impact manufacturing deadlines
Lead and participate in schedule reviews; communicate updates and priorities clearly
Monitor production progress; identify deviations and take corrective action to mitigate delays
Identify and implement process improvements to reduce lead times and increase efficiency
Maintain accurate master data, including lead times and inventory thresholds
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks with critical thinking and flexibility
Conduct root cause analysis on material and scheduling issues, and recommend preventive measures
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and effective verbal/written communication
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and preferably MS Project (training available if needed)
Understand manufacturing processes; composite manufacturing experience is a plus