✈️ 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
Location
Brea, 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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