Production Planner

Develop and maintain the master production schedule to support sales and inventory objectives and oversee all activities that affect the integrity of the master production schedule.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Appleton, WI manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense as well as Industrial and Medical Industries.

Job Summary

• Determine manpower/capacity requirements and constraints

• Ensure proper MRP procedures relevant to the scheduling process are followed

• Release job orders for all planned orders per the manufacturing plan

• Coordinate efforts with Production Managers to ensure effective scheduling

• Coordinate work flow and ensure job move between departments or work centers

• Work with purchasing concerning problem areas and unacceptable delivery dates.

• Analyze problems such as parts availability, scrap, engineering changes, manpower shortages, and in conjunction with other affected areas; provide solutions or directly resolve problem

• Develop weekly backlog report and late order report, coordinating with business area managers for timely shipment of orders

• Develop scheduling procedures as needed

• Adhere to General Requirements of Team Members

• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.

• Perform other assignments as required

  Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to interface with other disciplines such as; marketing, accounting, purchasing, manufacturing, and engineering.

• Intermediate level computer proficiency, MRP system experience required

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and flow charts required

• Experience dealing with customers including quoting, order processing and tracking delivery and quality performance

• Professional attitude and demeanor; problem-solving and prioritization skills.

• See training matrix for facility specific training

• Abilities listed in General Requirements of Team Members

  Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, logistics or relevant discipline preferred, or equivalent experience (5 or more years in manufacturing setting with knowledge of products)

• Five or more years experience in material control or related areas with three to five years in MRP environment

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

2222 East Pensar Drive

Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911

United States