Production Planning - Intern

Production Planning Intern

The Production Planning Intern will support the site's planning and scheduling processes through data analysis, reporting, and coordination activities, while leading a structured project to define planning processes within the Epicor ERP system.

This role is ideal for students or recent graduates seeking hands‑on experience in production planning, ERP implementation, and operations within a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment.

As a core component of this internship, the individual will support the development of a standardized framework for using Epicor to execute Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).

Define how the site will utilize Epicor to plan, manage, and control shop floor operations by establishing data requirements, process workflows, and planning standards.

Document current planning and scheduling processes

Identify gaps and inefficiencies in existing workflows

Develop a future‑state planning process leveraging Epicor

Define planning cadence, roles, and responsibilities

Identify and document key data elements required for planning, including:

Part master data (lead times, lot sizes, planning parameters)

Bills of material (BOMs) and routings

Work center capacity and constraints

Inventory, WIP, and demand inputs

Define data ownership, accuracy expectations, and update frequency

Define step‑by‑step processes for executing MPS and MRP in Epicor

Establish guidelines for interpreting and acting on system outputs

Support alignment between planning outputs and operational priorities

Define how planning outputs translate into executable production schedules

Establish feedback mechanisms between production and planning

Support alignment with operational constraints and bottlenecks

Recommend standard planning parameters and policies

Define data governance and change control practices

Support consistency across planning activities

Identify key planning KPIs (OTD, WIP aging, capacity utilization)

Support development of reporting structures and dashboard requirements

Collect, organize, and analyze production and inventory data

Assist with creation of reports and dashboards to track KPIs

Identify trends and support process improvement initiatives

Assist in maintaining production schedules

Monitor job progress and identify bottlenecks

Support communication across stakeholders

Track inventory levels and support discrepancy resolution

Assist in improving inventory accuracy and workflow efficiency

Work with production, supply chain, and quality teams

Participate in team meetings and problem‑solving discussions

Maintain accurate records and documentation

Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or basic SQL

Interest in Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement methodologies

Primarily office‑based with occasional time on the production floor

Standard work hours with flexibility to accommodate academic schedules