Planner, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

Next Deavor offers health, vision and dental benefits for contract employees Paid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residence Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer match) Opportunity to get your foot in the door at a well-established corporation, with potential for extended or permanent full-time employment

As a Planner, you will ensure the master production schedule is met to support customer service, inventory goals, and configuration control. You will partner with manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, quality, and shipping/receiving to keep material flowing and production on track. Onsite, 1st shift (5x8 days) with start times of 5AM, 6AM, 7AM, or 8AM.

• Plan, prepare, issue, and control basic production schedules and material requirements to meet production needs
• Identify raw material and component requirements from engineering and production specifications
• Maintain accurate item master schedules and bills of material
• Advise management on work-in-progress status, material availability, and potential production problems
• Prepare work orders or purchase requests to support the master production schedule and inventory requirements
• Coordinate material movements and expedite parts via move orders or stock transfers to meet shipping dates
• Project hardware availability for assembly build schedules and contribute to monthly sales planning objectives
• Analyze inventory usage, scrap, and waste to identify issues impacting inventory targets
• Monitor component shortage status and prepare short-term shortage layouts for assigned programs
• Maintain configuration control on open orders and required data files
• Coordinate cross‑functional activities with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Shipping/Receiving, and Contract Administration
• Recommend process or product changes to improve efficiency and reduce cost using continuous improvement principles

• U.S. citizenship (required for work/contract access)
• At least 1 year of relevant professional experience (entry‑level professional position)
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field
• Knowledge of general manufacturing operations and manufacturing resource planning principles
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methods (e.g., pull systems, process mapping, JIT)
• Ability to research and analyze data and develop recommendations
• Ability to work with general direction, set priorities, and manage scope of assignments
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and policies
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or business stakeholders

• Experience with manufacturing resource planning systems and standard business application software
• Familiarity with aerospace industry regulations and compliance requirements

$33.36 - $41.70/hour

This role may fill quickly. Submit your resume to be considered.