Production Planner

Description

Cox & Company, a leader in solving the aerospace industry's most challenging ice protection and temperature control problems, is seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Planner to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the seamless flow of work and materials, supporting our commitment to on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of materials and components
• Monitor work-in-progress and address any production delays or issues proactively
• Maintain accurate production and inventory records
• Continuously analyze production processes to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements
• Support capacity planning and resource allocation to meet production targets
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure smooth operations

• Proven experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, or supply chain coordination
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Proficiency with manufacturing software and ERP systems
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes is a plus

At Cox & Company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment dedicated to excellence in aerospace solutions. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of aerospace technology.

• Analyzes, prepares, and issues production work orders and coordinates material requirements to ensure a controlled flow to the production department floor in support of customer deliveries.
• Analyze and issue purchase requisitions for assigned material to support production according to MRP requirements, inventory, or Kanban.
• Investigates and resolves inventory discrepancies for assigned material.
• Coordinates material and production scheduling in support for engineering development.
• Provides production status to sales department.
• Provides production lead time data to sales department and or management.
• Works closely with purchasing on material and supplier issues and delays.
• Interfaces with program managers on new projects from design thru production release.
• Abides by all safety polices.
• Works to minimize inventory and review capacity.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions in English.

• Manufacturing experience (Hands-on a plus)
• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• ERP/ MRP experience

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 5 years relevant experience.

• ERP software concepts
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Data analysis utilizing Microsoft Excel
• Ability to read and understand documents such as engineering drawings, computer reports, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.