Production Planner

Who is FMI?

FMI Aerostructures is one of the largest independent manufacturing businesses serving the aerospace & defense industry. Our 250-member team has been a trusted supply chain partner that manufactures critical structural components and complex assemblies for major aerospace players for over 40 years.

Why FMI makes a difference?

Customers are at the center of everything at FMI. We are excited that this team can work with key partners like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin using our critical components to help important new aerospace programs take flight. Our machinists are the best in the industry, and we are investing to support their continued success. When they win, our customers win.

Why FMI could be the right fit for your career?

This is an opportunity to work locally for a long-standing, stable business that is investing to grow.

* The Planner is responsible for the Release, Split, and tracking of Work Orders

* Establish a methodology to track programs that have been assigned

Provide status to Program Managers on a daily basis.

Identify shortages (Raw Material & Hardware) and work with Program Manager / Supply Chain to resolve

* The Planner will need to coordinate with Scheduler on the following;

Monitor on-time starts & report adherence to the schedule

* The Planner will need to coordinate with Engineering on the following;

Planning adjustments

Track Template releases

Coordination for New Product Integration

* The Planner will need to coordinate with Quality on the following;

Assist with First Article Inspections

Notify and track non-conformance parts

Keep track of RMA jobs

* The Planner will need to coordinate with Logistics on the following;

Support with crate visibility for shipments

Support with End of the Month activities

* Align work orders with ERP system, JobBoss

* Coordinate expedites as necessary under the direction of the Planning Manager.

* Minimum 5+ years' relevant experience, preferably within the Aerospace & Defense industry. Technical certifications such as an APICS certification preferred

* Demonstrated ability in synthesizing information to make critical decisions in a timely manner.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive work relationships across functional lines.

* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple products and projects effectively.

* Problem-solving skills are a must.

* US Person is required.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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