Production Planner

We are a fast‑paced business with ambitious growth plans; if you are dedicated, enthusiastic, and always seeking ways to improve, you’ll enjoy a career with us. Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Creedmoor, NC site is home to a number of specialist companies within the Ontic Group, including Firstmark, Twin Commander, and Metro Merlin.

With over 1,300 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace.

• Plan, coordinate, and track material requirements to support the production of aircraft products, utilizing the MRP/ERP system to create and release work orders to the shop floor and ensuring alignment with customer delivery schedules and dependent demand.
• Monitor inventory levels across both make‑to‑order and make‑to‑stock environments, supporting new production and MRO (FAA Repair Station) activities.
• Work closely with the Master Scheduler and Purchasing team to ensure timely material availability and collaborate cross‑functionally to support efficient manufacturing operations and on‑time delivery performance.
• Make‑to‑Order Management:
  Plan, track, and prioritize production material requirements to meet sales order schedule dates; create and release work orders; develop and maintain process flow charts for key, critical, or new products; schedule, prioritize, and monitor production processes and material availability.
• Make‑to‑Stock Management:
  Maintain appropriate stocking levels for products that must ship faster than manufacturing lead times allow; create and release work orders to support stocking strategies; schedule, prioritize, and monitor production processes and material availability; review demand forecasts and adjust build schedules and work orders accordingly.
• Support cross‑functional initiatives that improve production planning and operational performance.
• Perform other planning‑related responsibilities as assigned.
• Prepare and lead weekly operations meetings for assigned product groups, clearly communicating order status, priorities, risks, and required actions.
• Identify issues affecting delivery and coordinate corrective actions with appropriate teams.
• Continuously improve the use of MRP/ERP systems and planning tools to increase efficiency and visibility.

• High school diploma or equivalent (CPIM or APICS certification preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of production planning or production control experience.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and ERP/MRP systems.
• Solid understanding of APICS planning principles, multi‑level bills of material, MRP demand and supply planning, lead times, safety stock, and min/max inventory strategies.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing teams.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/blueprints (plus).
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by export control regulations.

(Within 30 Days) Gain familiarity with assigned product lines and begin supporting a defined group of products; release work orders within required time frames while considering resource capacity and inventory levels.

(Within 6 Months) Independently support multiple product lines and make sound planning decisions related to production demand and supply; prepare and lead weekly operations meetings for assigned product groups; identify issues affecting delivery and coordinate corrective actions; continuously improve the use of MRP/ERP systems and planning tools to increase efficiency and visibility.

• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave.
• Company 401(k) plan with up to 4% matched contribution.
• Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretion).
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Paid volunteering opportunities.
• Access to mental health champions.
• Commitment to development.
• Employee referral program.
• Salary range: $68,000 – $72,000 per year based on experience.

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.