Senior Production Control Planner

Aerospace Dynamics International, Inc. (ADI), a division of Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC), is a leading manufacturer of high-precision machined parts and assemblies serving the commercial and military aerospace industries. Our products support critical aircraft structures, including caps, panels, bulkheads, longerons, spars, wing ribs, thrust reversers, and custom tooling solutions such as stretch form blocks.

Located in Valencia, California, ADI operates across four advanced manufacturing facilities and employs over 230 full-time staff. We are AS9100-certified and fully ITAR-compliant, supporting our commitment to quality, traceability, and national security requirements.

Since our acquisition by PCC in 2014, ADI has benefited from strategic investments, continuous improvement initiatives, and a strong growth trajectory. We take pride in our skilled workforce, lean manufacturing culture, and dedication to delivering world-class aerospace components.

Job Summary

Independently plans material work orders in synchronization with the dock plan and customer orders. Plans and monitors the flow of materials from the receipt of demand through the manufacturing process. Works with the Master Scheduler, other planners, and program management to ensure customer requirements, production schedules and milestones are met.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Sr Planner will:

1. Plans production work orders based on MRP requirements and customers specifications.
2. Reviews and releases work orders to production. Prepare shop floor packets for each work order.
3. Plans and reschedules open orders to support changes in MRP demand and availability of capacity.
4. Develops, updates and maintains status reports and lines of balance (LOB)
5. Identifies shortages and follows up with the responsible buyer or planner.
6. Proactively communicates foreseeable issues to next level planners and/or program management
7. Investigates and resolves issues related to past due shipments/work orders and material shortages.
8. Ability to analyze data and generate reports. Expert understanding of accountancy variances cost drivers.
9. Advanced knowledge of ERP applications & systems and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve variances and other planning factors which may be producing inaccurate data.
10. Maintains planning factors for MRP including but not limited to safety stock, lead-time, order multipliers, minimum order quantity
11. Participates in corrective action boards (CAB) when invited and actively engage in the root cause analysis process by finding and implementing solutions.
12. Ability to lead continuous improvement teams/events related specifically to planning and scheduling.
13. Solid understanding and ability to affect positive change using continuous improvement tools and techniques such as but not limited to: kanban, kaizen, one-piece flow, value stream mapping, integrated product teams, theory of constraints, 6S, RCCA, Lean, and inventory reduction
14. Coordinates changes to routing instructions and bills of materials with M.E. and engineering when necessary. Updates work center data on released orders to align with master schedule and available capacity.
15. Reviews capacity and make decisions based on the data. Elevates recommendations for changes and improvements to the Master Scheduler
16. Coordinates with manufacturing, purchasing, quality, engineering, sales, and other support teams to alleviate constraints to on-time delivery.
17. Works with program management and engineering to plan and schedule new products through the NPI process without adversely affecting current production. Understands and follows First Article Process.
18. Understands and participates in the SIOP process to plan and schedule with a strategic focus.
19. Maintains accurate records and files.
20. Takes appropriate action to release replacement work orders for defective product, damaged product, scrapped products, inventory shortages, etc. and provides recovery plans with dates.
21. Assists with training, development and mentoring of level 1 Planners
22. Frequently reviews quarterly requirements and elevates any risk to the quarterly plan. Applies strategic thinking to look beyond the quarter to make decisions, anticipate future problems and work towards solutions.
23. When requested, participates in customer conference calls and customer visits to share information related to schedules, assist with meeting customer needs, and build positive customer relations.

Position Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These duties and responsibilities are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Fluent and proficient in the practical application of MRP logic, scheduling logic, order policies and modifiers, bills of material, routing, kanban material flow, capacity planning, customer required inventory replenishment systems, and other manufacturing strategies.
• General understanding and ability to read blueprints.
• Must be a team player with sound judgment and analytical skills as well as a team leader.
• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office software and manufacturing MRP/ERP planning systems
• Good organizational skills.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Read, write and understand the English language.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers/suppliers as well as handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work assigned schedule with minimal absences

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in business or technical field.
• Minimum 7+ years' Planning/Scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in the understanding and application of capacity planning tools and MRP/ERP systems.
• APICS Certified (CPIM or CSCP) preferred.
• Other industry specific training and certification helpful: Lean, Six Sigma, RCCA
• Additional years of related experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Willing to consider additional years of related experience and/or certification in lieu of a degree.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.