Manufacturing Engineering Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Planner Job Description

About Us :

Safe Flight, a leader in aviation safety and flight performance systems, was founded in 1946. The company pioneered the development of Stall Warning and Angle of Attack, Automatic Throttle Systems, Wind Shear Warning, and many other innovations in aircraft instrumentation, flight performance, and control systems for fixed and rotary winged aircraft.

With product installed on over two-thirds of the world’s aircraft, Safe Flight counts among its customers the majority of the world’s aircraft manufacturers, more than 50 airlines, hundreds of operators of corporate jet aircraft and U.

S. and International Armed Services.

Safe Flight’s benefits include employer-funded health care, on-site lunch program, 401K contribution, Wellness and Education Reimbursement, paid-time off and sick time, and various other programs.

Job Summary

Manufacturing Planner manages the scheduling and timeliness of the production process to ensure the company meets all deadlines.

Their duties include managing material and equipment availability, scheduling production and monitoring the production process for problems.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules and trackers to meet project timelines and delivery deadlines.
• Coordinate with all departments within Safe Flight to align development and production goals and timelines.
• Utilize Epicor to determine material needs and ensure timely procurement of all materials and components.
• Continuously monitor and implement process improvement.
• Ensure resource availability and effective use with Production Leadership and Program Management.
• Be prepared to regularly communicate status of development build to Program Management, organizational leadership, and customers.
• Address and resolve any quality-related issues that arise during the manufacturing process.
• Work with the purchasing group to ensure timely delivery of materials as well as outside processing that may be necessary.
• Work effectively across multiple different programs with varying manufacturing requirements.

Required Skills / Abilities :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated strength in data analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Epicor or other similar MRP systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong team player and self starter.
• Demonstrated project leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to develop tools and processes to enhance data analysis.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Education and Experience :

• Two years’ related experience preferred.
• Degree in supply chain management or other related engineering field preferred.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Safe Flight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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