Production Planner​/Expeditor

Production Planner / Expeditor

Precision Manufacturing | Aerospace, Defense, Medical & Industrial Applications

Location: Northeast, Ohio

Kintara is supporting a leading precision manufacturer that designs and produces highly engineered components for aerospace, defense, medical, automation, and advanced industrial applications. We are seeking an experienced Production Planner / Expeditor who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑mix manufacturing environment and can effectively manage priorities, coordinate production activities, and ensure customer commitments are met.

This is a critical operations role responsible for bridging the gap between production planning and execution. The ideal person combines strong ERP proficiency, manufacturing planning expertise, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving. They take ownership of schedules, identify potential bottlenecks before they become issues, and serve as a key communication link between planning, production, purchasing, engineering, and customer support teams.

• Release and manage production jobs through the ERP system to maintain 6-8+ weeks of available work on the manufacturing floor
• Monitor and manage open sales order backlog, ensuring accurate job status and operation tracking within ERP.
• Make daily planning decisions including job prioritization, sequencing, quantity adjustments, and workload balancing
• Coordinate production priorities with the Master Planner and Production Supervisors to support customer delivery commitments
• Track work‑in‑process (WIP) activity and proactively identify jobs at risk of missing schedule requirements
• Expedite critical jobs through production operations to minimize delays and protect customer commitments
• Communicate schedule risks, production delays, and job status updates to operations leadership and cross‑functional teams
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date ERP data to ensure visibility and schedule integrity
• Utilize Excel and other reporting tools to track production performance, backlog, and scheduling priorities
• Collaborate with Purchasing regarding material shortages, supplier delays, and inventory concerns impacting production schedules
• Coordinate with Engineering and Quality teams regarding job holds, deviations, and process‑related issues affecting production flow
• Support Customer Support teams by providing accurate job status updates and realistic shipment expectations
• Identify recurring planning challenges and recommend process improvements to improve schedule performance and operational efficiency
• Participate in daily production meetings and provide concise, accurate production status updates

• 3+ years of production planning, scheduling, expediting, or production control experience within a manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on ERP experience managing production, work orders, MRP, job releases, and WIP tracking (Epicor experience preferred)
• Experience working within a high‑mix, low‑to‑medium volume manufacturing environment required
• Experience supporting precision machining, job shop, aerospace, medical device, defense, or industrial manufacturing operations strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of production workflows, manufacturing scheduling, and material planning processes
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities and large volumes of open jobs simultaneously
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel including tracking tools, reporting, and production data analysis
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to maintain data accuracy across multiple systems
• Ability to proactively identify risks, elevate issues appropriately, and drive resolution across departments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with production personnel, supervisors, engineering, purchasing, and leadership teams
• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently while maintaining a high sense of urgency and accountability

This opportunity offers the chance to play a critical role within a growing precision manufacturing organization serving aerospace, defense, medical, and advanced industrial markets. You'll work closely with operations leadership and cross‑functional teams to drive schedule performance, improve manufacturing efficiency, and ensure customers receive high‑quality products on time.

• Clean, well‑lit, climate‑controlled manufacturing facility
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Retirement savings program
• Paid time off and major holidays
• Vendor & Supplier Management proficiency
• ERP & MRP Systems expertise
• Production Planning & Scheduling experience
• Inventory Management & Control skills