JOB SUMMARY: With minimal supervision, the Planner will work closely with the Outside Processing Manager to ensure daily shipments are met. The Planner will communicate regularly with purchasing and production staff to adjust schedules to accommodate changes in capacity, material availability or staffing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Incorporate forecasts and sales plan into Production Schedule
• Preparation of monthly schedules for assigned product lines and coordination with the overall master schedule.
• Analyze and resolve scheduling issues that would cause production delays.
• Coordinates with multiple departments to ensure production schedules are met.
• Will work with vendors and outside suppliers as required to ensure customer deliveries are met on time
• Works with minimum supervision.
• Provide sales with lead time estimates.
• Communicates upcoming scheduling conflicts with key stakeholders and recommends solutions.
• Analyzes daily back-log and forecast reports to monitor workload and capacity requirements.
• Participates in production meetings to ensure production jobs remain on schedule.
• Prepares daily reports on status of work and production issues.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year minimum experience and/or training in assembly/manufacturing or planning is required.
• Must have foundry experience
• Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite. Good Excel skills.
• Basic knowledge of inventory management – MRP/ERP systems.
• Ability to develop detailed, balanced plans and schedules.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND DEXTERITY:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, stand and walk; use their hands and arms; and talk or hear; and focus on objects close up. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Why Choose LAUNCH?

A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.

LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.

If you’re ready to LAUNCH your career, you've found an employer that can take you to new heights.