Manufacturing Planner

Title: Manufacturing Planner

Reports to: Planning Manager

High Integration Areas: Quality, Production, Procurement, Program Management and Materials Control.

About the Company:

Knight Aerospace exists at the exciting intersection of aerospace, military, and medical technology. Our mission is to modernize aerospace transportation to be modular, adaptable, and customizable in an ever-changing world. We have established ourselves as the industry leader in providing quality and reliable “Quick-Change/Roll-On Roll-Off” modules and pallets to enhance the functionality of various cargo aircraft. These products allow our customers to quickly adapt their aircrafts to fit their current needs. For example, our newest product is a Aeromedical Biocontainment Module that allows for isolated medical transport units to be installed into a cargo aircraft in 45 min. Especially with the onset of COVID19, demand in the market has proven the value of our products and now we are looking to scale up. As we grow, we will continue to root our culture in these core values:

• Caring: We put our hearts into all we do and into every relationship. Each employee and each customer relationship is essential to the success of our business.

• Dynamic: Passion, energy, and drive for success allow us to adapt and create solutions. We balance legacy talent with curious perspective.

• Excellence: Because we are committed to delivering the highest quality products, we strive for the best practices and best procedures to enable the best people to make the best products.

• Dedication: Loyalty and willingness to step-up creates a dynamic work environment and a united team.

• Stewardship: We manage our resources as if they were ours personally. We are proud of our products, company, and reputation.

Position Summary

The Planner serves as the bridge between engineering specifications and production execution. As a key strategic contributor, the planner is responsible for translating complex engineering designs into actionable manufacturing instructions while embodying Knight Aerospace's core values and commitment to exceptional customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Create and maintain comprehensive job instructions within the company enterprise resource planning (ERP) system

· Develop and maintain operation workflow sequencing of jobs

· Develop a detailed Bill of Materials (BOM) with precision and accuracy

· Analyzing released BOMs to Production Control for stock verification

· Provide updated BOMs to the Purchasing department

· Ensure consistency and accuracy of all manufacturing documentation

· Collaborate with Production Control to optimize manufacturing operation sequencing and requirements

· Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure manufacturing operations align with technical drawings

Qualifications & General Expectations

Organizational and Interpersonal Skills

· Demonstrate exceptional teamwork and collaboration

· Foster a productive and positive work environment

· Effectively promote company goals across departments

· Ability to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks, opportunities, and process improvements

Technical Competencies

· Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications

· Preferred software knowledge: MS Excel, MS Word, and CETEC ERP

· Strong cognitive abilities and attention to detail

· Advanced data analysis skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and report information

Educational Background

· High school diploma or GED (required)

· An associate degree or higher, or an equivalent certification with relevant experience, is preferred

· A background in manufacturing is highly valued

Communication and Technical Skills

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Ability to interact effectively with planning relevant stakeholders

Work Environment Requirements

· Comfortable in a dynamic manufacturing environment

· Willing to adapt to changing workplace needs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000