Production Planner

Cox and Company•Plainview, NY

18d

About The Position

Production Planner Cox & Company, a leader in solving the aerospace industry's most challenging ice protection and temperature control problems, is seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Planner to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the seamless flow of work and materials, supporting our commitment to on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. At Cox & Company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment dedicated to excellence in aerospace solutions. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of aerospace technology.

Requirements

Proven experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, or supply chain coordination
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Proficiency with manufacturing software and ERP systems
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 5 years relevant experience.
ERP software concepts
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Data analysis utilizing Microsoft Excel
Ability to read and understand documents such as engineering drawings, computer reports, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes is a plus
Manufacturing experience (Hands-on a plus)
Aerospace manufacturing experience
ERP/ MRP experience

Responsibilities

Establish, coordinate, and expedite the flow of work and materials within the assigned business unit
Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements
Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of materials and components
Monitor work-in-progress and address any production delays or issues proactively
Maintain accurate production and inventory records
Continuously analyze production processes to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements
Support capacity planning and resource allocation to meet production targets
Communicate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure smooth operations
Analyzes, prepares, and issues production work orders and coordinates material requirements to ensure a controlled flow to the production department floor in support of customer deliveries.
Analyze and issue purchase requisitions for assigned material to support production according to MRP requirements, inventory, or Kanban.
Investigates and resolves inventory discrepancies for assigned material.
Coordinates material and production scheduling in support for engineering development.
Provides production status to sales department.
Provides production lead time data to sales department and or management.
Works closely with purchasing on material and supplier issues and delays.
Interfaces with program managers on new projects from design thru production release.
Abides by all safety polices.
Works to minimize inventory and review capacity.
Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions in English.