Production Planner at Pursuit Aerospace

Manchester, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Scheduling, Purchasing Processes, Mechanical Drawings, CAD Systems, MRP Systems, Microsoft Office, Planning Skills, Analytical Thinking, Interpersonal Skills, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Organizational Skills

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

About Us: As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality. The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products. About the Opportunity: The Production Planner position is responsible for a variety of analytical and administrative duties within the designated cells, in conjunction with creating and releasing job orders through the Symix system. Location: Manchester, CT This role will be onsite 100% of the time. Responsibilities: * Plans, schedules and coordinates with the manufacturing supervision to avoid potential bottlenecks, preventing production delays * Places the purchasing requisitions and amends purchase orders for materials and services required throughout the production of hardware * Determines the workload verses the shop capacity to maintain the manufacturing schedule priorities * Recommends off-load or other actions to solve the capacity problems * Tracks the revised requirements for maintaining on-time customer delivery * Works closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing Supervision, and Management * Orders materials, tracks shortages, and maintains and controls inventory levels in the Bond Room and parts on the shop floor * Splits the processes and the adding of engineering change notices * Issues the material to the shop floor enabling a steady workflow * Investigates and corrects the inconsistencies of the vendor packing slips * Creates the processes for the drop-ship material and their stock requisitions * Keeps accurate records for the job and lot numbers * Keeps track of the purchase orders for timely delivery to support the production requirements * Monitors the quality and standard procedures and assists the Supervisor in resolving issues * Performs other related duties as assigned Required Qualifications: * Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field and two (2) years of related experience, or * Five (5) years of related experience * APICS training/certification is a plus Preferred Qualifications: * Knowledge of production scheduling and purchasing processes in a manufacturing environment * Knowledge of creating/modifying mechanical drawings with any popular CAD system * Knowledge of MRP systems * Computer skills including fluency with Microsoft Office Products * Planning skills * Analytical thinking skills * Interpersonal and excellent written and verbal communications skills * Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize Physical Requirements: * Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment. * Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk. * Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds. * Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Compensation & Benefits: Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things. Equal Opportunity Employer: Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Responsibilities

The Production Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating with manufacturing supervision to prevent production delays. This includes placing purchasing requisitions, tracking inventory levels, and ensuring on-time customer delivery.