Production Planner

Production Planner

Stockton, CA

Hourly Rate: $28.00 - $31.00

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of 

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As a Production Planner, you’ll translate customer orders into a work schedule involving several sequential operations. You will also control various production factors to ensure balanced and leveled loads; appropriate utilization of available capacity (labor, tools and equipment); and bottleneck management, allowing for a controlled flow of approved materiel to meet delivery requirements.

What you’ll do: 

• Analyzes production specifications to determine process flows/routings, labor, and materiel requirements

• Plans, schedules, and adjusts workflow based on established sequences, lead times, and changing priorities

• Coordinates, monitors, and expedites the movement of parts, supplies, and materiel within and across business units to ensure on-time delivery

• Revises and reschedules production to address rush orders, material shortages, vendor delays, and shifting customer priorities

• Expedites delayed operations and manages back-ordered parts to secure shipping timelines and maintain production flow

• Acts as a liaison between production, purchasing, shipping, receiving, and management to ensure efficient material flow and operations

• Communicates status of work in progress, material availability, and production issues to management to support resource planning

• Prepares and maintains reports on production progress, material usage, and performance metrics using manual or automated systems

• Supports production operations by performing material handling functions and serving as an expeditor of workflow and processes

• Leads or supports daily production meetings as needed, drives process improvements, ensures safety compliance, and completes special projects as assigned

Basic Qualifications:   

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• 2–3 years of experience in production planning and/or scheduling

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel (e.g., data entry, basic formulas), Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, for approximately 25% of the workday.

Desired Skills:

• Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills

• Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication (oral and written) skills

• Working knowledge of production management systems

Benefits that make life better: 

• Comprehensive Healthcare 
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested 
• Paid Time Off starting on day one 
• Bonus opportunities 
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Short- & Long-Term Disability 
• Life & AD&D Insurance 
• Learning & Training opportunities 

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911 

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us. 

Inclusivity Is Our Standard 

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.