We are currently seeking a skilled Production Planning & Control (PPC) Specialist to join our team in the defense and aerospace manufacturing sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in production planning, scheduling, and inventory control within highly regulated industries. As a PPC Specialist, you will play a critical role in optimizing production processes, ensuring efficient utilization of resources, and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement production plans and schedules to meet customer demand while maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and quality assurance to ensure alignment of production schedules with overall business objectives.
- Analyze production capacity and resource availability to identify constraints and optimize production workflows.
- Monitor and track production progress, identify potential bottlenecks or delays, and implement corrective actions to ensure on-time delivery of products.
- Utilize ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems to manage inventory levels, procurement schedules, and production orders.
- Generate reports and metrics to evaluate production performance, including key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production efficiency, on-time delivery, and inventory turnover.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to incorporate design changes, new product introductions, and process improvements into production plans.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, including ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations), in all production planning activities.
- Continuously assess and optimize production processes to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
- Provide training and support to production teams on best practices for production planning, scheduling, and inventory control.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, supply chain management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in production planning and control within the defense or aerospace manufacturing industries.
- Strong knowledge of production planning methodologies, including MRP, MPS (Master Production Scheduling), and JIT (Just-in-Time) principles.
- Proficiency in using ERP/MRP systems for production planning and inventory management.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, analyze data, and implement effective solutions.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate complex concepts clearly.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.
- Experience in Defense and Aerospace company is mandatory
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
This Production Planning & Control Specialist role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our company in the dynamic defense and aerospace manufacturing sectors. If you have a passion for optimizing production processes and ensuring operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.
