Production Planner (12 Month Contract)

$93,600 - $104,000/Yr

Wisk Aero - Mountain View, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Mountain View, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Production Planner role at Wisk Aero is focused on translating the master production schedule into actionable plans, ensuring that materials are available for production, and tracking the status of orders. This position plays a critical role in the supply chain by utilizing lean production techniques to solve problems and improve efficiency in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor the flow of material through the production cycle.
• Monitor the efficient movement of materials with procurement, production, and quality.
• Create work-orders, initiate kitting requirements, and provide status information using the in-house system.
• Ensure materials, parts, and equipment are in place to execute production.
• Schedule shifts and workers to provide proper coverage to execute the work.
• Create reports on production status and material shortages.
• Manage new part/production introductions into the procurement and production plans.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Management team members regarding process effectiveness and timing.
• Manage special projects to implement fleet retrofit projects from a supply chain perspective.
• Create and coordinate supply chain optimization solutions.
• Assist in ERP implementation and implement processes around the ERP interface.
• Problem solve to eliminate recurring production disruptions, improve productivity, and reduce costs.
• Coordinate the introduction of new BOM parts, assemblies, and materials in the production plan.
• Manage or collaborate with receiving and inventory team members and participate in creating business processes around receiving, kitting, and inventory management.
• Understand Aerospace QMS ‘flow down' requirements, including coordination of rejections, rework, repair, and exchange of defective materials.
• Input and maintain the master production schedule and verify the output of the MRP calculations.
• Release and monitor orders to the procurement team and to the production shop floors, identify and resolve order-related issues, and ensure on-time delivery of all orders.
• Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on production schedule.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of work in process and communicate status, issues, and plans to multiple levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability.
• 2-4 years working experience in manufacturing planning and scheduling.
• Excellent data-driven problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal, across multiple teams and with senior management.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, prioritize appropriately, and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible time off
• 11 company holidays
• Education assistance
• Free catered lunches
• Flight lessons
• Wellness allowances
• Employee referral bonus
• Charitable giving match
• Patent bonus program
• Happy hours