Manufacturing Planner

Title: Manufacturing Planner

Location: Auburn, WA

Position Type: Full time

Requisition : R0014301

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 10 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.

Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

The Planner supports manufacturing and ensures 100% on time delivery through proactive management of each work order. In all actions, support the Quality Policy, Mission Statement, and other policies and procedures by supporting our commitment to total customer satisfaction, quality products and services, lean processes, continuous improvement, on-time delivery, safety, taming, individual accountability, and respect for people.

• Status delinquencies (shortages), know where they are within the plant and the projected delivery date.
• Manage and coordinate short flow, AOG, Priority requirements, Not Moving orders by negotiating due dates when on-time delivery is in jeopardy.
• Identify potential problems, analyze, and propose alternatives for resolution for any issues that may jeopardize on-time delivery.
• Identifies and communicates parts shortages.
• Responsible of generating and follow up Timelines for HOT parts upon CSR request.
• Add priority to Work Orders and Shipping Schedules when needed using the plant soft tools such as AS400, e-mail, etc.
• Become knowledgeable of and follow company procedures. Support other team positions as required.
• Follow all job tools available and applicable to the job and the plant including SP’s, Work instructions, Modules, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned and needed to meet company growth and customer expectations.
• Work well under pressure; meeting multiple & sometimes competing deadlines. At all times, demonstrate cooperative and civil behavior with co-workers, supervisors and customers.

• High school diploma or high school equivalency preferred. Candidates that do not have a high school diploma or high school equivalency will be required to take a pre-employment assessment to be considered for the role.
• Computer skills required include:
  Job Scope Manufacturing software, Microsoft word, and excel.
• Ability to successfully participate as a member of a team.
• Have the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Have the ability to learn quickly.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the manufacturing floor including, but not limited to, eye, ear, and foot protection.
• May occasionally lift and /or move up to 10-50 pounds.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution.
• Competitive wages.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition assistance.

Pay Range: $24.00 - 28.00 per hour

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation.

Applicants with disabilities may contact us at  for assistance accessing the on-line application system. Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer. Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Disability / Veterans Employer.