Responsibilities

• Production Planning Coordination:
• Create and manage production schedules for mission-critical systems, ensuring on-time delivery in alignment with program milestones.
• Coordinate production workflows by working closely with manufacturing teams, suppliers, and engineering leads.
• Identify key dependencies and manage resources for high-priority production tasks.
• Critical Path Analysis:
• Track and analyze critical-path processes, anticipating bottlenecks to mitigate risks and optimize manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop and support recovery plans to ensure adherence to timelines during changes or disruptions.
• Planning Integration:
• Support integration between engineering design teams and manufacturing teams to align production schedules with technical requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on production planning tools and metrics to optimize parts delivery and subsystem timelines.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify process inefficiencies and propose improvements using Lean manufacturing methodologies or Six Sigma principles.
• Enhance inventory management, resource allocation, and workflow efficiency to support program success.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Assist with maintaining accurate records of production schedules, resource allocation, and milestones.
• Provide regular documentation and reports to leadership detailing production readiness and risk assessments.
• Compliance and Standards:
• Ensure production planning activities meet aerospace and DoD standards for manufacturing and quality assurance.
• Monitor adherence to processes in compliance with MIL-STDs and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in production planning or manufacturing support, preferably in aerospace or defense industries.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, inventory management, and production scheduling.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve bottlenecks or challenges within critical-path workflows.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and tools, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or equivalent.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

• 12+ years of experience in production planning or manufacturing support, preferably in aerospace or defense industries.
• Certifications relevant to production planning and process optimization:
• Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM): Expertise in production planning and inventory control.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification: For process improvement and efficiency enhancements.
• Project Management Professional (PMP): Demonstrates ability to manage and coordinate schedules and resources effectively.
• Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE): Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing systems.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE): Supports quality assurance throughout production planning activities.
• Working knowledge of MIL-STD specifications and DoD manufacturing standards.
• Experience with program management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Familiarity with advanced aerospace systems and components, including avionics, propulsion systems, and composite materials.
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