Production Planner - Standard Aero

Production Planner

Cincinnati, Ohio

5AM-3:30PM with possible overtime

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency.

As a Production Planner, you’ll translate customer orders for the assigned cell involving several sequential operations.  Control various production factors to ensure balanced and leveled loads; appropriate utilization of available capacity (labor, tools and equipment); and bottleneck management, allowing for a controlled flow of approved materiel to meet delivery requirements.

What you’ll do:

• Review current WIP for assigned cell to provide best completion date for customer 
• Revise and reschedule production orders to compensate for rush order priorities, material shortages, vendors' failure to deliver and/or customer priority changes.
• Review daily production schedule to properly move and stage parts for workflow efficiency for operations team.
• Ensure orders have the proper materials required.
• Review various reports on the progress of work, material delivery dates, rates of production and other production information, using manual or computerized systems.
• Monitors the movement of parts, supplies and materials within and between cells/business units to ensure that supplies, materials and products are shipped and received on schedule.
• Will work with other departments: production, engineering, purchasing, shipping, receiving, customer service, and management to ensure a smooth flow of production.
• Advise the cell manager and master scheduler of the status of work in progress, material availability and interruptions in the cell schedule to ensure that personnel, equipment, material and services are provided as needed.
• Identifies and initiates improvements to production process flows.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Carry out special projects as assigned.

What skills you will use:     

• Good planning, organizational, analytical, decision making, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. 
• Thorough knowledge of production management computer systems. 
• Previous experience with ERP databases and proficiency with computer navigation. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average workday.
• Experience in production planning and scheduling. 

Preferred Characteristics:

• Enrolled in APICS, CPIM, or equivalent program. 
• Previous operations scheduling experience preferred.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.