Production Planner, 2nd Shift

About the company

Canopy Aerospace & Defense

Aviation & aerospace · 2 to 10 employees

What you'll do

• 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

What you need

• 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
• Must have professional working proficiency reading, writing, and speaking English
• Ability to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments with occasional exposure to noise, chemicals, dust, industrial equipment, and temperature variations
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer workstation
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for data entry, keyboarding, and mouse use
• Ability to view computer screens for prolonged periods
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via email
• Ability to use a computer to complete assignments

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