Calspan JETS is the world’s premier supplier of ground-based testing solutions for the aerospace industry. We deliver highly engineered facilities, electro-mechanical systems, and software specifically designed for jet engine testing. These solutions are used by airlines, OEMs, and MRO businesses to ensure the global fleet of jet engines tested daily are safe to fly. At Calspan JETS, we foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. As a member of our integrated team, you'll be an important part of an environment where people are passionate about delivering robust solutions and complex systems.
We are looking for a Senior Lead Production Planner to join our team. As a key part of our logistics and planning team, you will be responsible for coordinating the Production Build Plan and logistics coordination to satisfy project demand. This is a pivotal role in delivering complex, cutting-edge aerospace projects that drive innovation and excellence in the industry.
Why Choose Calspan?
At Calspan, we believe in fostering a workplace where innovation, inclusiveness, and accountability are at the heart of everything we do. With over 50 years of leadership in aerospace, you’ll be part of a team that’s continuously pushing the boundaries of technology.
We Offer:
- Cutting-Edge Projects: Work on groundbreaking projects in aerospace testing, driving innovation with top industry experts.
- Career Growth Opportunities: Thrive in an environment that values professional development and offers room for advancement.
- Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team where your ideas are encouraged and your contributions make a real impact.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and career.
If you’re a driven and organized professional ready to take on the challenge of managing a dynamic production floor in a world-class aerospace environment, apply today and take the next step in your career with Calspan!
Responsibilities- Load the Electronic Resource Planning (ERP) system with Bill of Material (BOM) component requirements in accordance with the project schedule.
- Establish production schedules (routings) for assigned product, with sufficient lead-time to determine in which sequence products and components will be manufactured or purchased to meet planned requirements.
- Communicate with Project Managers when schedule adherence becomes a concern. Supply sufficient information to determine potential corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain a working schedule that clearly identifies the priority of manufacturing orders (MOs) for the production floor.
- Develop, implement, and coordinate part planning with shop operations to include such things as: Plan for Every Part (PFEP), Container and part count sizing, Returnable containers, Replenishment methods for supporting “Pull Systems”, Minimize human involvement in the replenishment processes, and Integration of suppliers with production.
- Autonomously create and drive initiatives to improve overall delivery timelines
Qualifications – Compensation and position level commensurate with education and experience.
Required Education / Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, material management, supply chain operations, or related field AND 5+ years of relevant work experience
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- Associate’s degree in business, material management, supply chain operations, or related field AND 10+ years of relevant work experience
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- 15+ years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge / Ability:
- Knowledge of manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes
- Demonstrated planning, organization, and decision-making skills
- History of clear and effective communication
- Ability to manage large sets and interpret data
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well within varying degrees of ambiguity
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail
- Excellent organizational, time management and data entry skills
- Microsoft Office skills
Preferred Knowledge / Ability:
- Experience using MRP / ERP systems, preferably CostPoint
- APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP)
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing techniques
- History of working autonomously out in front of the current activity horizon
Why join Calspan?
Be Calspan Culture
At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.
Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees
Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.
Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.
The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Salary Range (min)USD $90,000.00/Yr. Salary Range (max)USD $120,000.00/Yr.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, material management, supply chain operations, or a related field plus 5 or more years of relevant work experience
- Associate's degree in business, material management, supply chain operations, or a related field plus 10 or more years of relevant work experience
- 15 or more years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge of manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes
- Planning, organization, and decision-making skills
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Ability to manage large data sets and interpret data
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with varying degrees of ambiguity
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail
- Organizational, time management, and data entry skills
- Microsoft Office skills
- Experience using MRP or ERP systems, preferably CostPoint
- APICS certification, such as CPIM or CSCP
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing techniques
- Ability to work autonomously and proactively
- Eligibility to work in the United States
What We Do
In order to develop the world’s greatest innovations, our customers must overcome many technical challenges to transform their creative concept, into a commercially viable product. To resolve such roadblocks, innovators within the aerospace, automotive, commercial transportation, and motorsports industries seek out the assistance of Calspan. Through our collaborative and flexible approach, diverse skill sets, and unique assets, we assist these innovators by conducting research, testing, and evaluations that accelerate development and reduce time to market. Calspan's diverse workforce has locations all across the country. The transportation division and main corporate headquarters are located in Buffalo, NY and the headquarters for Flight Operations are located in Niagara Falls, NY. Additional test pilot training locations include Patuxent River, MD, and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The Crash Data Research division has breakout locations in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Michigan, Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Calspan Systems provides RDT&E engineering and manufacturing solutions with sites located in located in Newport News and Hampton, VA, San Diego, CA and Ronkonkoma NY. The ASE team provides a host of aerodynamic solutions located in St. Paul MN.
