Production Planner

At Calspan, we believe in fostering a workplace where innovation, inclusiveness, and accountability are at the heart of everything we do. With over 50 years of leadership in aerospace, you’ll be part of a team that’s continuously pushing the boundaries of technology.

• →Load the Electronic Resource Planning (ERP) system with Bill of Material (BOM) component requirements in accordance with the project schedule.
• →Establish production schedules (routings) for assigned product, with sufficient lead-time to determine in which sequence products and components will be manufactured or purchased to meet planned requirements.
• →Communicate with Project Managers when schedule adherence becomes a concern. Supply sufficient information to determine potential corrective actions.
• →Develop and maintain a working schedule that clearly identifies the priority of manufacturing orders (MOs) for the production floor.
• →Notify production of design changes to in-process work orders and understand any concerns on the floor that may jeopardize the schedule
• →Relieve (close) the active MOs upon completion

• Bachelor’s degree in business, material management, supply chain operations, or related field

OR

• Associate’s degree in business, material management, supply chain operations, or related field + 1 – 3 years of relevant work experience

OR

• 5+ years of relevant work experience

• Knowledge of manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes
• Demonstrated planning, organization, and decision-making skills
• History of clear and effective communication
• Ability to manage large sets and interpret data
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well within varying degrees of ambiguity
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail
• Excellent organizational, time management and data entry skills
• Microsoft Office skills

• Experience using MRP / ERP systems, preferably CostPoint
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP)
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing techniques

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.