Production Planner - Component Repair

PRODUCTION PLANNER (TELSTAR)

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency.

As a Production Planner you will  translate customer orders into a work schedule involving several sequential operations.  Controls various production factors to ensure balanced and leveled loads; appropriate utilization of available capacity (labor, tools and equipment); and bottleneck management, allowing for a controlled flow of approved materiel to meet delivery requirements.

What you'll do: 

• Analyzes production specifications to determine process flows/routings, labor and material requirements.
• Plans and schedules workflow according to previously established sequences and lead times.
• Coordinates, monitors and expedites the movement of parts, supplies and materiel within and between cells/business units to ensure that supplies, materiel and products are shipped and received on schedule.
• Revises and reschedules production to compensate for rush order priorities, material shortages, Vendors' failure to deliver and/or customer priority changes.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Coordinates back-ordered parts list to expedite and secure shipping dates.
• Acts as a liaison between production, purchasing, shipping, receiving and management to procure materiel and ensure a smooth flow of production.
• Advises management of the status of work in progress, materiel availability and routine production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materiel and services are provided as needed.
• Prepares and maintains various reports on the progress of work, material used, rates of production and other production information, using manual or computerized systems.
• Performs material handling functions
• Identifies and initiates improvements to production process flows.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Carries out special projects as assigned.

What you'll Need:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Good planning, organizational, analytical, decision making, interpersonal, negotiation, oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of production management computer systems.
• Engine product familiarization and flow 
• Working knowledge of PC's in the current company operating system environment.
• Experience in production planning and scheduling.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Characteristics: 

• Engine product familiarization and flow.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance

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