Production Control Planner

Aero Gear • Windsor, CT

11d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Production Control Planner is responsible for overall product movement in alignment with build schedules and delivery commitments. The role schedules and coordinates work across assigned business units, drives product priorities through support functions and shared resources, and monitors critical parts to ensure they progress as needed. The planner communicates estimated part completions in 8:00 a.m. production meetings and elevates delivery issues that could affect customer commitments.

The position works with area managers to optimize employee assignments and address delivery and constraint issues. It also supports material release and creates or updates traveler splits and rework travelers, coordinating split lots and rework parts back into the production schedule. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. A reasonable amount of overtime is expected based on production needs.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of a manufacturing value stream.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Initiative and a sense of urgency, with consistent focus on safety and quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand, follow, and provide written and verbal instructions.
• Excellent attitude and a team mentality.
• Ability to navigate computer software used in the role, including Excel, ERP, and scheduling software.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Schedule work through assigned business units.
• Drive assigned product priorities through support functions and shared resources.
• Maintain awareness of current critical parts, coordinate their progress, and expedite them as needed.
• Elevate delivery issues that may affect customer commitments in a timely manner.
• Provide estimated part completions in 8:00 a.m. production meetings.
• Work with area managers to optimize employee work assignments.
• Determine and coordinate off-shift and weekend work priorities.
• Work with area managers to identify and solve delivery and constraint issues.
• Support the release of material.
• Create traveler splits and rework travelers as needed.
• Schedule or reschedule traveler split lots and rework parts back into the production schedule.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Uniform stipend and safety equipment reimbursement.
• Workers' compensation coverage.
• Employee-focused culture with opportunities for growth and development.

What This Job Offers

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