Production Planner

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Production Planner
Job Description

Develop and maintain detailed work order instructions and manufacturing templates aligned with engineering documents and specifications. Update templates and bills of materials (BOMs) to reflect design, material, or process changes, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with engineering teams to interpret and validate technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications for planning documentation. Translate engineering drawings and BOMs into actionable manufacturing plans and collaborate with procurement, engineering, and quality teams to resolve planning conflicts and ensure smooth workflow.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor).
• Identify and implement ERP process improvements to enhance planning efficiency and data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with aviation manufacturing standards (e.g., AS9100, FAA regulations).
• Print and issue work orders (WOs) and manufacturing orders (MOs), ensuring accurate, timely release in line with production priorities.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Operations Managers to manage workflow priorities and project assignments, offering planning guidance as needed.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks or bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to maintain production schedules.
• Support the development of planning methodologies and best practices to drive process optimization and operational efficiency.
• Provide timely updates to stakeholders on project status, changes to work instructions, and resource availability.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve production-related issues and implement robust solutions.
• Conduct audits and reviews of work instructions, templates, and BOMs to ensure accuracy and alignment with quality standards.
• Train and guide junior and intermediate planners in document control, project planning, and cross-functional communication.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on lean practices, waste reduction, and process efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation and planning records, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Stay current on industry developments, manufacturing technologies, and regulatory changes, integrating relevant updates into planning processes.

Essential Skills

• ERP systems expertise, including SAP, Oracle, Epicor, and Infor.
• Production planning and scheduling proficiency.
• Technical writing skills for translating drawings into work orders.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, capacity planning, and production control methods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production planning within the manufacturing industry, preferably in aerospace or aviation.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, particularly Quantum.
• Understanding of aviation manufacturing standards such as AS9100 and FAA regulations.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive medical benefits with 70% of healthcare paid and a flexible work schedule of four 10-hour days with Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays off. Benefit from three automatic PTO days with an additional two weeks acquired, along with ten federal paid holidays. As part of a smaller company, your feedback is welcomed and addressed weekly.

Work Environment

Work primarily in an office setting alongside operations leadership, with occasional visits to the open air-controlled plant floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brooksville, Florida.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brooksville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.