Production Planning Supervisor
About The Position
Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company that provides aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions for aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture, and repair critical turbine components for various engine platforms, supporting the aerospace, energy, and defense industries. We are seeking a Production Planning Supervisor to lead production planning and control activities for LM2500 industrial gas turbine engine overhaul and repair operations. This role involves providing leadership, direction, and coaching to ensure material readiness, workflow execution, and customer delivery commitments are met. The successful candidate will lead a team of planners and production operators, drive material availability and shortage resolution, support the Master Production Schedule, and enhance planning effectiveness while promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your work will directly contribute to aviation safety and reliability by repairing and manufacturing critical aerospace components.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in production planning, production control, materials management, or MRO operations.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or IFS.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong focus on material availability, inventory accuracy, and delivery performance.
Nice To Haves
- Aerospace MRO or manufacturing experience.
- Experience leading planners, schedulers, or production control teams.
- Knowledge of gas turbine engine overhaul and repair operations.
- Continuous improvement experience, such as Lean or Six Sigma.
- Experience supporting KPIs related to shortage aging, inventory accuracy, OTD, and TAT.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Production Planning team.
- Support execution of the Master Production Schedule, TAT, and OTD goals.
- Ensure material readiness for engine, module, and component work orders.
- Monitor and resolve shortages impacting production or customer commitments.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain and Procurement to expedite critical materials.
- Manage work order readiness, material allocation, and ERP planning parameters.
- Track outsourced repairs and support recovery plans for supplier delays.
- Monitor WIP and identify risks to turnaround time and delivery performance.
- Lead shortage reviews and production readiness meetings.
- Drive improvements in material flow, inventory accuracy, and planning effectiveness.
- Promote a safe, compliant, and ethical work environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
- Development & progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave—all eligible on your first day of employment!
- Competitive pay, including 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
Manager
