Production Planner

VERUS AEROSPACE FINANCE INC•Torrance, CA

1d•$25 - $33

About The Position

The Production Planner supports production scheduling and work order execution across sheet metal forming and CNC machining operations. This role also involves assisting with document control within an AS9100D-certified quality system. The incumbent will collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing engineering, quality, procurement, and shop floor supervision.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience considered in lieu of degree
0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing, production planning, or document control support role; internships and co-ops count, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply
Proficiency in Excel (basic formulas, lookups) and general comfort learning ERP/database systems
Ability to read basic engineering drawings and understand fundamental manufacturing terminology (CNC milling/turning, press brake forming, deburr, inspection).
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
Clear written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional coordination with engineering, quality, and shop floor personnel.
Willingness to learn AS9100D quality system requirements as they relate to planning and document control.
Proficient with MS Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience or coursework in the aerospace, defense, or another regulated industry (medical device, automotive Tier 1) is a plus
Exposure to AS9100D, or similar quality management systems is a plus
Exposure to Infor VISUAL, SAP, Epicor, or IFS is a plus
Interest in aerospace manufacturing, CNC machining, or sheet metal forming processes.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining and adjusting production schedules across multiple work centers based on customer demand, capacity, and material availability.
Release work orders and generate travelers/routers from ERP master data (Infor VISUAL), ensuring accurate routing sequences and BOM structure, under the guidance of senior planners.
Maintain accurate planning data including work order status, routing steps, lead times, and due dates.
Help track and expedite outside processing (heat treat, anodize, NDT) and raw material lead times to support on-time delivery.
Support on-time delivery (OTD) reporting and schedule status updates for customer programs.
Participate in program reviews, gaining exposure to schedule risk assessment and recovery planning.
Maintain controlled documents (routers, work instructions, drawings) in accordance with AS9100D requirements.
Process document revisions, approvals, and distribution; retire and archive obsolete documents.
Support internal and customer audits by ensuring documentation is current, accurate, and traceable.
Maintain document numbering conventions and filing structures across engineering and quality records.
Assist with configuration control activities, including tracking engineering change notices and updating affected documentation.