Production Planner - Oconomowoc, WI

Ace Precision is an internationally recognized supplier to the Aerospace, Power Generation, Defense and Space industries. Come watch your career take flight with Ace Precision! As part of our manufacturing team, you will play a critical role in driving our production success while upholding the highest standards of quality and precision. Our products support a wide range of advanced applications including commercial and business aviation, military aircraft and vehicles, and spacecraft! We take great pride in our craftmanship and technical excellence as we serve the Aerospace, Power Generation, Defense & Space, and Aftermarket Repair & Overhaul sectors.

At Ace Precision, the sky’s the limit and has been for over 40 years! We are rapidly growing, and we want to add new team members to our talented team. Are you interested in joining a growing team with a culture of excellence, innovation, and quality? If so, apply today!

JOB SUMMARY:
Join our team in Oconomowoc, WI! Ace Precision is hiring a skilled Production Planner to be responsible for the coordination of products in the assigned part class groups in order to meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives. If you’re looking for a reliable opportunity in a hands-on environment, we encourage you to apply!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains accurate records in the ERP database.
• Reviews raw material requirements and coordinates deliveries with purchasing and production to meet delivery requirements while maintaining inventory goals.
• Reviews reports, releases jobs, and prints routings and sketches per the applicable work instructions with high levels of accuracy.
• Reviews routings and sketches for errors before releasing jobs to the shop floor.
• Reports status of detail, subassembly, and final assembly jobs in production meetings and daily communication with other team members to meet on time delivery goals.
• Controls cost and labor utilization through a review of lot sizes and scheduling concepts.
• Reviews and implements Engineering Change Notices (ECN) on parts that are assigned.
• Assists supervisors in setting the production schedule.
• Performs routing splits, adds rework operations, and performs other clerical activities to support production and quality.
• Prepares milestone schedules and production reports to keep key product on track as required.
• Reviews job routings at the closing process to correct any discrepancies in the yield and follows up on the proper documentation of parts that have quality rejects.
• Reviews, monitors, and drives to minimize setups in returning small lot quantity or rework parts into larger production runs.
• Tracks and properly reconciles product that becomes dormant to maintain inventory accuracy in the database.
• Tracks parts at outside processes and coordinates shipments to facilitate on time delivery.
• When required, serves as contact for any NADCAP, CASE, FAA, customer, internal or any other audit.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associates Degree or equivalent with courses preferably in Business Management, Production Management, or related coursework; 2+ years of related production planning experience in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of general office systems and computer literacy in Microsoft Windows and Office Applications is essential.

GREAT BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay and annual reviews
• Multiple shift options include day and night shifts with 10% shift premium and compressed work weeks
• Voluntary overtime opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(K) Match up to 8%
• A Work-Life Balance
• Paid Vacation & Personal Time, and 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program Reimbursements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety & Wellness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Leave all your personal tools at home

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.