Production Planner

Aston Carter • Town of Oyster Bay, NY

11d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

A leading aerospace manufacturer specializing in advanced ice protection and temperature‑control technologies is seeking a Production Planner to support efficient material flow, accurate scheduling, and on‑time delivery. This role is central to coordinating manufacturing activity, optimizing production processes, and supporting cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in production planning, materials planning, or manufacturing scheduling.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables required).
• Ability to read and understand production documents, computer reports, and procedure manuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Hands‑on production or shop‑floor experience.
• Experience supporting engineering development or prototype builds.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Analyze, prepare, and issue production work orders.
• Support capacity planning and resource allocation.
• Provide production status and lead‑time data to sales and management.
• Coordinate material requirements through ERP/MRP systems, inventory levels, and Kanban signals.
• Issue purchase requisitions for required materials.
• Monitor work‑in‑progress and proactively address delays.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Work closely with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and engineering teams to ensure timely availability of materials and components.
• Support engineering development projects from design through production release.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records of production activity and inventory transactions.
• Analyze production processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and throughput.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and standard operating procedures.
• Follow detailed written and verbal instructions in English.

Benefits

• Merit‑based annual Christmas bonus.
• Collaborative, innovative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Culture centered on quality, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement.
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

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