Production Planner/Expeditor

PPG Industries

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner/Expeditor is responsible for comprehensive production planning, material management, and expediting activities to ensure optimal manufacturing flow and on-time delivery of aerospace products. This role combines strategic production planning with tactical execution to maintain efficiency, quality standards, and regulatory compliance in aerospace discrete manufacturing operations. This is an onsite position in Sylmar, California.

Requirements

Only US Citizens, Green card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience
2+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Production Planning, Materials Management, Logistics, or SIOP

Nice To Haves

APICS, CPIM, CPSM, or CPF certifications preferred (can be achieved during employment)

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain area production schedules aligned with SIOP commitments
Consider production resources (people, material, machines) in planning decisions
Release work orders to fulfill area production schedules
Monitor and track work orders through all manufacturing stages
Coordinate with production supervisors to prioritize jobs based on delivery requirements
Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and scheduling conflicts
Expedite materials, components, and work orders to meet critical deadlines
Ensure material flow between work centers maintains production continuity
Maintain traceability documentation for aerospace components
Provide production status reports and performance metrics to management
Coordinate with quality assurance on inspection schedules and material releases
Escalate critical issues with recommended solutions and corrective actions