Production Planner

Summary

The production planner role will develop, maintain, and update the planned production orders in the MRP system from after the materials planning is completed to the firming of production orders. These updates will consider a dynamic and evolving Master Production Schedule balancing customer needs with industrial capacity to support the timely manufacture of custom aircraft interiors.

The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing planning in an aerospace environment. Behaviorally they will be comfortable working within ERP systems and autonomously working to update and revise planned production orders. They will be comfortable working in a development and prototype environment and able to change planning as necessary to support programs.

Organizationally, they will report to the Director, operations strategy and planning. Regular engagement across sites/teams, will be the norm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews production schedules and related information and confers with department management to identify outstanding needs.
• Examines manufacturing routes for inaccuracies in flow, durations, hours utilizing knowledge of basic engineering and manufacturing principles / techniques.
• Works with production to determine materials requirement for key steps to fabricate cabinets.
• Maintains planned manufacturing orders, based on schedule need dates, lead times and quantity requirements.
• Tracks the material deliveries based upon aircraft modification schedules and production requirements.
• Support Engineering, Procurement, Ops, PM, Sales and other personnel to exchange information regarding planned work.
• Works with Procurement to improve lead time from vendors and engineering for quality improvements.
• Coordinates with Procurement when items are delayed to determine what materials are to be expedited.
• Monitors and coordinates with stores the transfer of materials to meet production schedules.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Greenpoint Core Competencies

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability - Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative - Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.
• Work Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Job Core Competencies

• Analytical Skills – Synthesizes complex or diverse information, collects and researches data, uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Planning & Organization – Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, integrates changes smoothly, sets goals and objectives, works in an organized manner.
• Problem Solving-Identifies problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions, resolves problems in early stages, works well in group problem solving situations.
• Self Management - Regulates impact of own emotions upon others, remains focused and energized under stress, accepts criticism and recovers quickly from setbacks, projects realistic self-confidence in abilities.

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

Bachelor's degree and five years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Aviation background and aircraft interior experience a plus.

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated advanced expertise with Database software; Internet software, MRP software, Inventory and order processing systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and materials specifications.
• Familiarity with the procurement of raw materials, standards, parts, and commodities, preferably related to VIP aircraft interiors.
• In depth knowledge of MRP systems and logic, and familiarity with manufacturing flows and production planning.
• Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
• Strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills, including interpretation of leading indicators and trends
  
  

About Greenpoint Technologies

Greenpoint delivers nose-to-tail VIP Jet aircraft interiors for private clients and Heads-of-State.  We are proud to be known in the aerospace industry for our design and engineering innovation, award-winning company culture, and on-time delivery of our beautiful products. We use leading-edge tools and employee-built processes to deliver extraordinary, one-of-a-kind custom aircraft interiors.  It’s complex work, but we work smart.  In return for hard work, collaboration, and creativity, our people experience a culture custom built for high achievers:

• Big jobs and stretch assignments.
• High accountability environment, with transparent decisions aligned to values, open communication, and engaged leadership.
• Ability to make a big, visible impact on the end product.

Our suite of comprehensive benefits includes health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) savings plan with company match. 

We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.