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Planner Production

Textron, Saginaw, MI, United States


Planner Production

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you'll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members - now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Planner will be responsible for planning the production of aerospace components, assemblies, and systems. The preferred candidate is a highly motivated, results-oriented team player who performs effectively in both business planning and production environments.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Generating, monitoring, and expediting production schedules

Coordinating supply chain, inventory, and production activity

Vetting MRP-generated production orders

Identifying and mitigating production order material shortages/challenges

Planning production routing, sequencing, and methods

Executing planned production orders

Managing production order revisions

Preparing, evaluating and disseminating metrics, reports, procedures, and documents

Prepare data reviews and present findings

Present and lead weekly GEMBA meetings

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or a related field

Relative production planning or relative experience preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems

Professional interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and balance competing priorities

Strong analytical, reasoning and organizational skills

Ability to problem solve in complex and ambiguous situations

Experience working with MS Office suite

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, parts lists, bill-of-materials (BOM) and production routings

Fundamental knowledge of aircraft, systems and parts preferred

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company:

Textron Aviation

Primary Location:

US-Michigan-Saginaw

Job Function:

Supply Chain

Schedule:

Full-time

Job Level:

Individual Contributor

Job Type:

Standard

Shift:

First Shift

Job Posting:

04/13/2026, 12:14:41 PM

Job Number:

339608