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Production Control Planner

PCX Aerostructures, LLC
United States, Connecticut, Manchester
Jan 22, 2025
Title Production Control Planner About the Organization PCX Aerosystems is a premier supplier of flight-critical mechanical systems and structures to leading aerospace OEMs and the US Government. With roots going back to the dawn of the helicopter age, PCX today is a private equity owned acquisition platform tasked with building a defense-focused, balanced portfolio of companies that manufacture, assemble and perform overhaul and repair services for a variety of fixed-wing and rotorcraft programs. Several of our businesses provide metal and composite components for space applications including satellites, spacecraft and rockets. Headquartered in Newington, Connecticut, we offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on PCX Aerosystems, please visit our website at www.pcxaero.com. Company Overview PCX Aerosystems currently has operations in Long Beach and Santa Ana, CA; Boylston, MA; and Newington, Enfield and Manchester CT. Each of these locations has a unique history, and we strive to maintain local entrepreneurial freedom, supported by the strength that comes from being part of a larger organization. Our workforce includes Associates in a wide variety of disciplines, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Sourcing, Sales, Quality, Finance and Human Resources. The PCX Aerosystems teams seek to safely deliver on our customers' toughest requirements, while living our values, every day. We are a company that embraces diversity. EOE Statement PCX Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. Description The Production Control Planner will use various tools and knowledge of the manufacturing process to facilitate material availability and material flow through the factory in order to support the plant shipment plan. They will partner with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality to 1) develop achievable work center schedules; 2) prioritize if constraints are present and 3) reschedule work as needed. Responsibilities Create, maintain, and communicate work center schedules. Manage production orders; starts/release; date changes; order splitting; shortages. Prioritize work at independent and shared work centers. Interface with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and QA on issues and rescheduling. Identify risks to production plan, evaluate the impact and resolve to remove risk. Drive to root cause of material shortages and production misses and develop countermeasures. Use of EPICOR-ERP system as a primary tool for planning production. Maintain MRP master data and processes, lot size, lead time, scrap rate Follow first articles from start to finish, monitor innovation/development production. Document standard work. Actively participate in continuous improvement activities. Actively participate in Safety initiatives. Position Requirements Physical Requirements: Sitting at desk and working on a computer for extended periods of time. Frequent standing and walking. Occasional bending and lifting up to 50 lbs Fine motor skills with frequent hand and arm movement. Unusual Environmental Conditions: Loud machining environment; minimal exposure to aerospace metals, lubricants, and chemicals. Required Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses/shields, appropriate manufacturing closed toed footwear, hearing protection may be required, or other protective equipment as needed. Qualifications - Required US Citizen Bachelor Degree preferred Strong organizational and time management skills Strong manufacturing and scheduling or materials management experience Strong computer skills (MS word, excel, powerpoint, ERP) Strong communication skills, verbal and written Strong working knowledge of BOM's, item master, MRP, MPS APICS certification desired Shift First Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Location PCX Aerosystems, Manchester Category Production Req Number PRO-25-00001 Position Production Control Planner Close Date Post Internal Days 0 Number of Openings 1 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Hiring Manager(s) Lisa Czaja This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now