Production Planner

Skylimit Systems
  • Brea, CA
    Today

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    ✈️ Now Hiring: Production Planner | Aerospace Manufacturing


    Sky Limit Systems is partnering with a leading aerospace manufacturer that designs and builds precision latching systems and assemblies for aircraft nacelles and airframes. Their products are trusted across commercial and military platforms, and they’re looking for a Production Planner who can help keep operations running efficiently and on schedule.


    This full-time, onsite role reports to the Operations team and is perfect for someone who enjoys coordinating complex production activities, solving problems, and ensuring materials and schedules align in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.


    What You’ll Do:

    • Coordinate fulfillment of sales orders by ensuring materials and parts are available to meet production schedules
    • Analyze new orders to determine material requirements, availability, and lead times
    • Manage MRP data, track material allocations, and develop shipment plans with attention to shortages and recovery options
    • Expedite critical materials through suppliers and internal teams to meet delivery goals
    • Partner with production, supply chain, and procurement to resolve bottlenecks and align priorities
    • Create and maintain weekly and monthly shipment schedules and recovery plans to support business goals
    • Prepare performance and status reports, such as line-of-balance and milestone recovery updates


    What We’re Looking For:

    • 4+ years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace preferred)
    • Strong understanding of MRP systems, production processes, and material planning principles
    • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and drive schedule adherence
    • Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
    • Bachelor’s degree required; APICS coursework or certification preferred
    • Experience with Avante or LN Aerospace ERP systems is a plus


    Why This Opportunity:

    This is a chance to join a team where precision and performance matter. You’ll play a critical role in supporting production flow, improving delivery performance, and ensuring high-quality components reach customers on time. If you’re detail-oriented, thrive under pressure, and take pride in keeping things moving, Sky Limit Systems wants to hear from you.


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBrea, CA

    Skills

    • APICS Certificationunmatched
    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Data Managementunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Materials Planningunmatched
    • Materials Trackingunmatched
    • Militaryunmatched
    • Order/Customer Fulfillmentunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Status Reportsunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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