Senior Production Planner, Development Programs (R5277)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for prototype aircraft builds, major assemblies, and integration activities
• Translate engineering release plans, build priorities, and program milestones into executable manufacturing schedules
• Release and manage work orders in support of aircraft builds, including builds with incomplete engineering definition or evolving configurations or bills of material
• Coordinate schedule adjustments resulting from engineering changes, design revisions, and shifting program priorities
• Monitor production progress and proactively identify risks to key build, integration, and flight test milestones
• Coordinate temporary planning structures and workarounds to enable manufacturing progress while maintaining configuration control
• Facilitate rapid schedule recovery plans when design, material, or technical issues affect build progress
• Partner closely with Supply Chain to align material availability with build requirements and timelines

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing planning, production control, or supply chain operations
• Experience supporting complex hardware, aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, or other highly engineered products
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Costpoint, or similar)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, work order management, bills of material, and production scheduling
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and highly dynamic environment
• Ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance
• Experience supporting prototype, NPI (New Product Introduction), or developmental manufacturing programs