Production Planner

Work Arrangement
On-site

Job Overview
A Production Planner manages the scheduling and timeliness of the production process to ensure the company meets all deadlines. Their duties include managing material and equipment availability scheduling production and monitoring the production process for problems.

Essential Functions
Responsible for planning scheduling and coordinating production of the companys products in accordance with material labor and equipment availability.
Responsible for evaluating raw materials and equipment to ensure everything is in place for production.
Execute Manufacturing Resource Planning using MRP system.
Stage materials orders picking kitting work orders and stocking levels based on production demands.
Responsible for effecting changes to production schedules to ensure that production deadlines are met.
Responsible for promptly informing the relevant departments of changes to current production schedules.
Accountable for compiling status and performance reports and submitting them to management in a timely manner.
Responsible for promptly addressing and resolving production issues to minimize delays in production.
Responsible for maintaining capacity models.
Responsible for recommending viable solutions to reduce production costs as well as improve production processes and product quality.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions
Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis or in accordance with posted schedule.
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices.
Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of manufacturing requirements and Material Resource Planning (MRP).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient with computerized materials control programs and MRP systems.
Proven record showing the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Good computer skills: including Microsoft Outlook Excel and Word

Education / Certifications
Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management Business Operations Management or related field

Experience
3 - 7 years working experience in production planning and scheduling
Demonstrated knowledge of MRP processes and systems

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
Frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds

Security Clearance
Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX

AEVEX headquartered in Solana Beach California supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation remote sensing and analysis solutions. The companys capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing exploitation and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define develop and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government partner nations and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California Florida North Carolina Ohio and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits including a 401(k)-retirement plan comprehensive Medical Dental Vision Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company professional development funds and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling legal help child and elder care support among other benefits for qualified employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race religious creed color sex (including pregnancy breast feeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status military and veteran status marital status age protected medical condition genetic information physical disability mental disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.