Production Planner

AeroFlow Technologies • Kirkland, WA

5d • $82,000 - $92,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At AeroFlow Technologies, we specialize in creating complex tube and duct assemblies using high-performance materials capable of withstanding extreme pressure, temperature, and chemical interactions. You can even find our products aboard NASA’s Space Launch System and in the F-35 fighter jets. That’s the level of quality and innovation you’ll be part of when you join our team. We are seeking a Production Planner to lead sourcing strategy and supplier execution for our Kirkland, WA operations. This role will manage day-to-day procurement activities, build supplier capability, negotiate cost and contract terms, and ensure materials arrive on time to meet our customers’ production and delivery commitments. This is a critical position and a key voice at the table, partnering closely with Operations, Planning, Quality, and Engineering to support on-time production and drive our move toward standardized processes and ERP-driven procurement. This position is onsite and will require occasional travel to supplier sites and other AeroFlow Technologies sites.

Requirements

• 3+ years of production planning, scheduling, production control, or related manufacturing experience.
• Experience building and maintaining production schedules in an ERP/MRP system; Epicor experience is a plus.
• Experience planning work around customer demand, material availability, labor, tooling, machine capacity, production priorities, and operational constraints.
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, capacity planning, inventory control, and manufacturing workflows.
• Comfortable using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel to manage data, analyze information, and support scheduling decisions.
• Able to interpret production data, identify risks, and make timely planning decisions in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through and problem-solving skills.
• Able to balance competing priorities while maintaining schedule accuracy and a strong focus on customer delivery.
• Clear verbal and written communicator who can collaborate effectively with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Customer Service, and leadership.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and comfortable taking ownership in a role where priorities can change quickly.
• Able to use a computer for extended periods, sit or stand for long periods, and safely move around a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience in production planning, scheduling, production control, or manufacturing will also be considered.
• Aerospace, precision manufacturing, or other high-mix, low-volume manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience working in an AS9100 or similarly regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• ASCM Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Build, update, and communicate production schedules that align customer demand with available materials, labor, tooling, equipment, and shop capacity.
• Plan, sequence, prioritize, and release production work orders so teams understand what needs to be completed and when.
• Track work-in-process, schedule progress, capacity utilization, and production status to help ensure plans remain realistic and achievable.
• Adjust schedules as needed in response to material shortages, equipment downtime, engineering changes, shifting customer priorities, or other operational needs.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Customer Service to resolve shortages, bottlenecks, and scheduling conflicts before they impact delivery.
• Escalate critical risks, expedite priority work orders, and support recovery plans that reduce production interruptions and protect customer commitments.
• Maintain accurate planning information in the ERP/MRP system, including work order status, due dates, routings, scheduling details, and related production data.
• Communicate schedule changes, priorities, delivery risks, and recovery actions to shop leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and customer-driven priority updates while minimizing disruption to current production.
• Review planning and production metrics to identify opportunities to improve schedule attainment, throughput, workflow, inventory alignment, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Participate in production meetings, capacity planning discussions, and continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing lead times, improving planning accuracy, and eliminating waste.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid vacation
• paid personal time
• various opportunities to give back to your local community
• learning and professional development opportunities
• in-house training on subjects like front-line supervisor essentials, how to manage conflict in the workplace, and many others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level