Manufacturing Planner

About the Role

The Manufacturing Planner monitors and coordinates production activities to ensure on-time delivery of parts and assemblies within a manufacturing plant, with a strong focus on tracking shortages, managing priorities, and supporting continuous improvement in an aerospace manufacturing environment. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to identify issues, propose solutions, and maintain accurate schedules using manufacturing software and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and status delinquencies and shortages, ensuring clear visibility of where parts are within the plant and their projected delivery dates.
• Manage and coordinate short flow, AOG, priority requirements, and not moving orders by negotiating due dates when on-time delivery is at risk.
• Identify potential problems that may jeopardize on-time delivery, analyze root causes, and propose alternative solutions to resolve issues.
• Identify and communicate parts shortages promptly to relevant stakeholders to minimize production impact.
• Generate timelines for high-priority (HOT) parts upon customer service requests and follow up to ensure timely completion.
• Assign and update priorities for work orders and shipping schedules using plant software tools such as AS400 and email.
• Become knowledgeable of and consistently follow company procedures, standards, and guidelines related to manufacturing planning and production control.
• Support other team positions and functions as required to meet production goals and customer expectations.
• Use and follow all applicable job tools, including standard procedures (SPs), work instructions, modules, and other plant documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support company growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Work effectively under pressure while meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate cooperative, professional, and civil behavior at all times when interacting with co-workers, supervisors, and customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with production planning and tracking/scheduling activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including use of formulas, and familiarity with Microsoft Word.
• Ability to use manufacturing software, including job scope manufacturing systems and plant tools such as AS400.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and collaborate across functions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining high accuracy and accountability.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities and processes.
• High school diploma or high school equivalency preferred; candidates without a high school diploma or equivalency must successfully complete a pre-employment assessment to be considered.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during the workday.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move items weighing between 10 and 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in environments with noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud.
• Willingness and ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) on the manufacturing floor, including eye, ear, and foot protection.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in aerospace manufacturing or related industry experience.
• Familiarity with production control, operations, commercial functions, or scheduling roles.
• Strong communication skills for clearly conveying parts status, shortages, and priorities to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a cross-functional environment and interest in learning different aspects of operations.
• Motivation to grow into roles such as scheduling, operations, production control, or commercial functions based on performance.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role with a standard start time of 7:00 a.m. The position is based on a manufacturing floor where noise levels can range from quiet to extremely loud, depending on the area and ongoing operations. The role involves both sitting and standing for extended periods, as well as occasionally lifting and moving items weighing between 10 and 50 pounds. The work environment requires consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including eye, ear, and foot protection, while on the manufacturing floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Auburn, WA.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $49,920.00 - $58,240.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance plan for access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Auburn, WA.