Production Planner

Barnes • East Granby, CT

1d • $78,000 - $121,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Barnes Aerospace is seeking a Production Planner to support its aerospace manufacturing and repair operations. The role develops and communicates production schedules through the ERP system and cell communication boards, monitors jobs from launch through completion, and helps operations meet customer requirements and throughput objectives. The planner coordinates with production supervision, customer service, Purchasing, and other departments to maintain accurate delivery information, resolve scheduling issues, and ensure materials and logistics activities support business needs. The position is onsite in East Granby, Connecticut.

Requirements

• Five or more years of scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• ERP/MRP experience.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize workload as conflicts arise and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Ability to balance customer needs while protecting the interests of the company.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort working in a constantly changing environment; adaptability and flexibility are critical.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and across various departmental functions.

Nice To Haves

• Scheduling experience in the aerospace industry.
• Syteline 9 experience.
• Experience with Power BI.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business.

Responsibilities

• Use the ERP system to develop and communicate production schedules, ensuring schedules are accurately reflected in the ERP system and cell communication boards.
• Ensure internal and external customer requirements are met in accordance with the production schedule.
• Track jobs from launch through completion and support operations with expediting as needed.
• Assist production supervision with level-loading work-center schedules, maintaining throughput objectives, and balancing the line.
• Maintain Line-of-Balance tracking for critical programs.
• Track performance against the monthly forecast, including risks and opportunities.
• Liaise between operations and customer service to provide accurate delivery dates and timely notification of delays.
• Analyze component consumption rates and maintain system parameters and safety stock accordingly.
• Work with Purchasing to align vendor delivery dates with business needs.
• Ensure incoming orders, shipments, material transactions, and other logistics activities are performed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage
• Pet insurance
• Work-life support resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed