Planning - Production Planning Clerk 1st shift
About The Position
Chromalloy is seeking a Production Planning Clerk to help keep work moving efficiently through its turbine engine component repair operations. The role coordinates production schedules, tracks work orders, monitors priorities, and works across teams to support customer delivery commitments. The position supports the repair and manufacture of critical aerospace components used in the global aviation industry. This is a first-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Work outside the regular schedule may be required to meet operational needs, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional hours are assigned according to business requirements, and non-exempt employees are paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws. Only U.S. persons, as defined in the posting, may be considered. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service.
- Must be a U.S. person as defined in the posting.
- Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen is required for an employment offer.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand and operational priorities.
- Monitor work orders and help prioritize workflow to support turnaround time and on-time delivery commitments.
- Coordinate with Operations to align production needs with capacity, labor availability, and material readiness.
- Identify production constraints or potential schedule risks and communicate them to appropriate teams.
- Release, expedite, and track work orders throughout the manufacturing process.
- Partner with Supply Chain and Purchasing to monitor material and component availability.
- Review production data, backlog, and capacity requirements to support scheduling decisions.
- Maintain accurate planning information in ERP/MRP systems.
- Participate in daily production meetings and communicate schedule changes to key stakeholders.
- Prepare production planning reports, KPI metrics, and backlog analyses.
- Support continuous improvement efforts related to scheduling, inventory, throughput, and operational efficiency.
- Follow applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including AS9100 standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and flexible medical, dental, and vision benefit options starting on day one.
- Employee assistance program (EAP) and wellness incentives.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Development and progression opportunities, including regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, eligible from the first day of employment.
- Parental leave, eligible from the first day of employment.
- Eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
