A Production Control Planner in Aerospace Manufacturing ensures efficient production by managing schedules, materials, and cross-functional coordination. The role focuses on aligning production timelines with supply chain and manufacturing needs to meet customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Scheduling: Develop and manage detailed production plans to meet deadlines.
Material Planning: Work with supply chain to ensure timely delivery of materials and components.
Production Tracking: Monitor and report on production progress, addressing delays or issues.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with production, supply chain, engineering, and quality teams.
Problem Solving: Quickly identify and resolve production disruptions or material shortages.
Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry regulations (e.g., AS9100) and quality standards.
Inventory Management: Monitor and optimize inventory levels to avoid stockouts or overstock.
Continuous Improvement: Assist in implementing process improvements (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance efficiency.
Skills & Qualifications:
Industry Knowledge: Expertise in aerospace manufacturing processes and standards.
ERP/MRP Systems: Proficient in systems like SAP or Oracle for scheduling and material planning.
Time Management: Skilled at prioritizing tasks and managing multiple production timelines.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with cross-functional teams.
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in managing schedules, inventory, and data.
Project Management: Ability to plan, execute, and monitor production-related projects.
In summary, a Production Control Planner our company will play a vital role in ensuring timely and efficient production by balancing supply and demand, optimizing resource usage, and working closely with cross-functional teams to overcome challenges and achieve operational/production goals.