What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Control Planner position at PCX Aerosystems?
About the Organization
PCX Aerosystems is a premier supplier of flight-critical mechanical systems and structures to leading aerospace OEMs and the US Government. With roots going back to the dawn of the helicopter age, PCX today is a private equity owned acquisition platform tasked with building a defense-focused, balanced portfolio of companies that manufacture, assemble and perform overhaul and repair services for a variety of fixed-wing and rotorcraft programs. Several of our businesses provide metal and composite components for space applications including satellites, spacecraft and rockets. Headquartered in Newington, Connecticut, we offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on PCX Aerosystems, please visit our website at www.pcxaero.com.
Company Overview
PCX Aerosystems currently has operations in Long Beach and Santa Ana, CA; Boylston, MA; and Newington, Enfield and Manchester CT. Each of these locations has a unique history, and we strive to maintain local entrepreneurial freedom, supported by the strength that comes from being part of a larger organization. Our workforce includes Associates in a wide variety of disciplines, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Sourcing, Sales, Quality, Finance and Human Resources. The PCX Aerosystems teams seek to safely deliver on our customers' toughest requirements, while living our values, every day. We are a company that embraces diversity.
EOE Statement
PCX Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer.
Description
The Production Control Planner will use various tools and knowledge of the manufacturing process to facilitate material availability and material flow through the factory in order to support the plant shipment plan. They will partner with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality to 1) develop achievable work center schedules; 2) prioritize if constraints are present and 3) reschedule work as needed.
Responsibilities
- Create, maintain, and communicate work center schedules.
- Manage production orders; starts / release; date changes; order splitting; shortages.
- Prioritize work at independent and shared work centers.
- Interface with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and QA on issues and rescheduling.
- Identify risks to production plan, evaluate the impact and resolve to remove risk.
- Drive to root cause of material shortages and production misses and develop countermeasures.
- Use of EPICOR-ERP system as a primary tool for planning production.
- Maintain MRP master data and processes, lot size, lead time, scrap rate
- Follow first articles from start to finish, monitor innovation / development production.
- Document standard work.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.
- Actively participate in Safety initiatives.
Position Requirements
Physical Requirements :
Unusual Environmental Conditions :
Required Personal Protective Equipment :
Qualifications - Required
Shift
First
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Location
PCX Aerosystems, Manchester
Category
Production
Req Number
PRO-25-00001
Position
Production Control Planner
Close Date
Post Internal Days
Number of Openings
Exempt / Non-Exempt
Exempt
Hiring Manager(s)
Lisa Czaja
This position is currently accepting applications.
