Production Planner

Production Planner

Cincinnati, Ohio

This is not a remote position.

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn't just treat you like a number. You'll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you'll be set up for success.

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency.

As a Production Planner, you'll translate customer orders for the assigned cell involving several sequential operations. Control various production factors to ensure balanced and leveled loads; appropriate utilization of available capacity (labor, tools and equipment); and bottleneck management, allowing for a controlled flow of approved materiel to meet delivery requirements.

What you'll do:

• Review current WIP for various cell to provide daily schedule for 2^nd shift OPS leaders.
• Review daily production schedule to properly move and stage parts for workflow efficiency for 2^nd shift operations team.
• Stage parts for 1^st shift.
• Ensure orders have the proper materials required.
• Review various reports on the progress of work, material delivery dates, rates of production and other production information, using manual or computerized systems.
• Monitors the movement of parts, supplies and material within and between cells/business units to ensure that supplies, materials and products are shipped and received on schedule.
• Will work with other departments: production, quality, and management to ensure a smooth flow of production.
• Advise the 2^nd Shift OPS leaders of the status of work in progress, material availability and interruptions in the schedule to ensure that personnel, equipment, material and services are provided as needed.
• Identifies and initiates improvements to production process flows.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Carry out special projects as assigned.

What skills you will use:

• Good planning, organizational, analytical, decision making, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of production management computer systems.
• Previous experience with ERP databases and proficiency with computer navigation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average workday.
• Experience in production planning and scheduling.

Preferred Characteristics:

• Previous operations scheduling experience preferred.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities