Production Planner

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Logistics & Supply ChainProduction Planner

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From Engine Bay to Payload, we protect vital structures and systems.

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Logistics & Supply ChainProduction Planner

From Engine Bay to Payload, we protect vital structures and systems.

Hera Technologies is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in high-precision metallic and non-metallic solutions for the Aerospace, Defense, and Space sectors. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as an industry leader in the design, manufacturing and maintenance of thermal support systems. Our team is driven by excellence, integrity, and a passion for advancing aerospace technology.

Take the next step in your career with a company committed to excellence, where your contributions are recognized, and your potential is realized.

Hera Technologies is seeking Two detail-oriented and execution-focused Production Planners to support day-to-day production planning activities within our aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Production Planning Manager, this role will play a critical part in translating demand signals into actionable production schedules, ensuring alignment between material availability, capacity, and customer delivery commitments.

This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated planner who thrives in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing setting and is eager to contribute to building scalable planning processes from the ground up.

Develop and maintain detailed production schedules in alignment with the master production plan

Release and manage work orders to support machining, fabrication, and assembly operations

Monitor daily production performance and adjust schedules to address delays, constraints, or priority changes

Ensure alignment between production schedules and material availability

Translate customer orders, forecasts, and program requirements into executable work orders

Support on-time delivery by proactively identifying risks and escalating issues

Assist in managing delivery dates and updating order statuses within ERP systems

Support capacity planning activities by analyzing work center loads and identifying bottlenecks

Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to resolve constraints

Recommend schedule adjustments to optimize throughput and resource utilization

Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management to ensure schedule alignment

Coordinate with Purchasing to track material shortages and expedite critical components

Communicate schedule changes, risks, and recovery plans to internal stakeholders

Maintain accurate planning data within ERP/MRP systems (BOMs, routings, lead times, and order statuses)

Ensure work order accuracy and timely system updates to reflect real-time production status

Assist in troubleshooting planning and MRP-related issues

Support the development and standardization of planning processes and tools

Contribute to improvements in schedule adherence, planning accuracy, and production flow

Participate in planning cadences such as daily production meetings and capacity reviews

Drive performance against key operational KPIs, including on-time delivery, WIP levels, past due orders, and schedule adherence, ensuring alignment with production targets and customer commitments

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

2–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations

Experience working in a manufacturing environment (aerospace/defense preferred)

Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling principles (JobBoss, Epicor, Oracle, SAP, etc.)

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving capability

Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments

Exposure to AS9100 or other regulated manufacturing standards

Working knowledge of Epicor ERP

Familiarity with CNC machining, fabrication, or aerospace assemblies

APICS/CPIM certification or progress toward certification

Experience supporting production in a growth-stage or startup environment

Willingness to work in a manufacturing facility with regular exposure to shop floor conditions, including noise, moving machinery, and varying temperatures and frequent interaction with production areas (machining, fabrication, and assembly)
Frequent interaction with production areas (machining, fabrication, and assembly)
Ability to use a computer and most common software programs to complete assignments
Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and online