Planner

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer specifications to ensure full compliance with processing and manufacturing requirements.
• Verify customer purchase orders to confirm that internal processes can meet all specified requirements and constraints.
• Develop detailed, step-by-step work instructions for the manufacturing of complex machined parts and the assembly of aircraft components.
• Determine when additional sketches, visual aids, or documentation are required to support clear and accurate production instructions.
• Analyze customer engineering drawings and models to identify configuration requirements and any necessary configuration changes.
• Create work orders and certification documents to ensure proper flow down of technical information and objective evidence of specification conformance.
• Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation based on established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Generate all external and internal rework work orders to support corrective actions and process adjustments.
• Adjust internal work order process steps as needed to reflect changes in requirements, priorities, or process improvements.
• Monitor the MRP dashboard on a daily basis to track planning status, material availability, and production progress.
• Conduct training related to planning processes and ITAR/EAR requirements to ensure consistent compliance and understanding within the team.
• Track and report daily performance metrics for all Planners to support continuous improvement and accountability.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support planning, scheduling, and manufacturing operations.

Essential Skills

• 2–5 years of experience in planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems for planning, scheduling, and work order management.
• Proficiency with Excel for data analysis, reporting, and tracking planning activities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly for complex machined parts and assemblies.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze engineering drawings and models.
• Demonstrated capability to develop clear, detailed work instructions and process documentation.
• Experience with planning workflows across multiple departments and operations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to ensuring compliance with customer specifications and internal standards.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and conduct training.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple work orders, schedules, and priorities simultaneously.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain or inventory planning in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with ITAR/EAR requirements and related training responsibilities.
• History in aerospace or complex component manufacturing.
• Experience tracking and reporting performance metrics for planning functions.
• Able to identify and implement process improvements within planning and scheduling activities.