Planner​/Production Control Lead

Shop Planner / Production Control Lead

(Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing setting)

Location:

CMI Group – 1515 W 17th St, Tempe, AZ 85281

Shift: Full time, day shift – On-site required, not a remote position.

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship or valid permanent resident status is required.

• Coordinate and drive daily production and weekly SIOP meetings to provide data and guidance, identify and communicate risk, and lead problem‑solving efforts including risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to influence priorities, escalations and validate business requirements.
• Own assigned parts through the order‑to‑shipment process.
• Develop and maintain production plans for materials planning and SIOP/revenue plans.
• Manage MRP, capacity, lead time and assembly schedule for assigned products; ensure adequate workflow to maintain production and meet output and delivery expectations.
• Identify, escalated, expedited, monitor and resolve issues related to component availability (purchased and manufactured) and any resource constraints.
• Create, compile, distribute and track work orders for upper‑level assemblies and lower‑level components. Serve as the primary contact for customer service related to order status and quoting delivery for incoming orders or new quotes as needed.
• Maintain work order and sales order forecasted dates to ensure they reflect current expectations.
• Maintain and optimize planning parameters such as MOQ, safety stock, lead time and capacity within the ERP system.
• Execute and refine forecasting processes within the ERP system and the SIOP process.
• Analyze inventory to determine how to increase turns, avoid excess and obsolete inventory while ensuring a constant supply of parts to support on‑time delivery; manage inventory transitions associated with ECN’s, product rationalization, substitutions, and new product introductions.
• Coordinate with Operations and Supply Chain to monitor part‑specific details; establish and improve scheduling systems and associated processes to enhance team and operation efficiency.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert for production control and planning, develop and share best practices, and advance the skills and capabilities of others on the team.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including ITAR and other compliance regulations.
• Partner with Program Managers to ensure shop alignment to customer needs and responsiveness; understand the customer statement of work and contractual obligations and maintain all relevant information such as active part numbers, pricing effectivity and minimum order quantities.

• Strong ability to lead and direct across multiple functions.
• 5+ years of manufacturing scheduling and planning ERP system experience with support of complex assembled products.
• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong sense of urgency coupled with the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced dynamic environment.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills utilized to enable success and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, able to interact effectively with multiple levels and functions within an organization.
• Must be able to think strategically and develop and implement new business strategies within the PC environment.
• Strong data analysis, problem‑solving skills and mathematical ability.
• Track record of accomplishing assignments on time.
• Highly organized and self‑motivated individual who can manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Must be able to adapt to changing situations.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing scheduling and planning ERP system experience with support of complex assembled products.
• Syteline ERP experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR requirements (citizen or permanent resident).

The company offers high wages and comprehensive benefits in the valley within the aerospace industry. Candidates must work 40+ hours per week in a fast‑paced, high‑demands, quality environment and possess strong verbal, written communication and problem‑solving…