Position Summary:
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for production scheduling? We are a contract manufacturer of plastic and metal components supporting the aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and medical industries. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Production Planner/Scheduler to join our team.
In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring production schedules to ensure 100% on-time delivery with minimal inventory. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, mitigate risks, and drive operational efficiency. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong analytical and organizational skills, we want to hear from you!
Location: Tempe (Priest & Southern)
Shift: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm
Benefits: Eligible after 90 days (health, dental, vision, PTO, IRA w/match)
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Key Duties/Responsibilities:
• Develop detailed, logic-tied production schedules aligned with contract milestones and deliverables.
• Monitor workflow progress and update schedules regularly to identify potential delays or risks.
• Create and distribute production workflow packets for production teams.
• Review and adjust forecasts to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and identify bottlenecks, including forward/reverse scheduling methods.
• Perform weekly open order report updates and communicate schedule changes to stakeholders.
• Track and expedite parts/work orders through the manufacturing process to minimize delays.
• Coordinate interdepartmental activities with Program Management, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Engineering.
• Ensure production schedules reflect customer requirements and manufacturing constraints.
• Provide regular updates to management on production priorities and schedule status.
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Qualifications:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in production planning, preferably in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials management, and inventory control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify risks and develop contingency plans.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
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Preferred Attributes:
• Proactive approach to identifying and solving scheduling issues.
• Ability to balance competing priorities while ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Knowledge of cycle times, production forecasting, and manufacturing shop floor dynamics.
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