Aerospace Planner

Wichita based aerospace manufacturer is seeking to hire a Planner.

Organize production according to demand and quality standards. Ensure our goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner. An excellent production planner is well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. They are organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills. Advanced communication and computer skills are very useful for the role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, implements and maintains various manufacturing plans, Bills of Materials, and work instructions to define and document as-built configuration
• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand
• Assign workers and other staff to particular production operations
• Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget
• Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
• Keep paperwork organized
• Collaborate with quality control, warehouse and other staff
• Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience as planner
• Excellent knowledge of planning and quality control principles
• Experience in MRP II (Manufacturing resource planning)
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems
• Good at math and statistics
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in blue print/technical specification reading
• Must have reliable transportation
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to stay on task with minimal supervision

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two years’ experience in an aerospace/aircraft machine shop setting
• Further education or certification is preferred

Compensation: $16 to $20/HR. BOE