An aerospace client is looking for Production Planner who will analyze all scheduling reports including capacity base on work breakdown schedule; material requirements list and production plans for work centers.

Position: Production Planner in San Diego, CA
Pay Rate: $23.02/hr.
Duration: 6 months or longer

Responsibilities:

• Planner must understand manufacturing capacity and allocate as required to meet build plan commitments. Expedites and reschedules open purchase orders to suit production-planning requirement.
• Create and release manufacturing orders based on bill-of-materials and configuration. Close work orders after sub-assemblies, ensure assemblies and integration are complete.
• Track material shortages for manufacturing orders, kits, sub-assemblies based on bill-of-material or drawings/configuration. Communicate to program team and management critical part shortages that will jeopardize ship schedule.
• Maintain inventory including shelf life sensitive material and tooling for the program.
• Coordinates and expedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between departments, according to manufacturing schedules or priorities, and compiles and maintains manual or computerized record.
• Prepares purchase requests for the purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements.
• Perform work order variance analysis and review MRP execution and ensures accuracy of information, reconciles supply and demand, validates master scheduling requirement.
• Update Work Orders based on Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Performs material cycle counts, assists with program close out and disposition.
• Analyzes all scheduling reports including capacity base on work breakdown schedule; material requirements list and production plans for work centers.
• An understanding of how a Bill of Materials is developed and managed through the product life cycle, including identifying make and buy parts and revision control of parts.
• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability and production problems to ensure that personnel/equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed; confirms material supply and demands.

Basic Qualifications:

• US Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree or minimum 2 years planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Production control planning and scheduling experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure and very tight timelines.
• Strong computer literacy using an ERP system and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Follow written and verbal instruction.
• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification a plus.
• Must have the ability to lift to 25 lbs., walk or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to be forklift certified.
• Be willing to work overtime, as needed

At a minimum, a 7-year background check, education verification, employment verification, and drug screen will be conducted upon hire. Your suitability for employment is contingent upon successfully passing these required pre-employment screenings.

About our client:

Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.

This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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