Production Planner

Barnes • East Granby, CT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Barnes Aerospace is hiring an onsite Production Planner in East Granby, Connecticut, to support aerospace manufacturing operations. The role uses ERP systems to develop and communicate production schedules, monitor work from launch through completion, and coordinate with operations, customer service, and purchasing to meet customer requirements and business needs. The planner tracks production performance, supports throughput and line balancing, manages material and logistics considerations, and helps maintain accurate delivery commitments in a changing environment.

The position requires more than five years of manufacturing scheduling experience, ERP/MRP experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to prioritize competing work and communicate effectively across departments. A bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or business is preferred. Salary is $78,000–$121,000. Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• More than five years of scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment; aerospace experience is preferred.
• ERP/MRP experience required.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.
• 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 both on a team and across various departmental functions.

Nice To Haves

• Syteline 9 experience preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business is preferred.
• Experience with Power BI is a plus.
• Manufacturing scheduling experience in the aerospace industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use ERP 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 required.
• 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.
• Coordinate between operations and customer service to provide accurate delivery dates and timely notice 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