Maintenance Planner

POSITION SUMMARY Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.

* Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.

* Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.

* Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.; schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.

Education: * Desired : Degree in Engineering, Aviation or Business Administration.

Experience: * Generally 2-4 years of experience in area of responsibility or 1-2 Years of experience with an Advanced Degree.

* Experience with SAP preferred.

* Experience in similar activities ( planning or production planning) * Prior aircraft Manufacturing/ maintenance and repair experience.

Knowledge: * Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles and practices in their work assignments which typically are moderately complex in nature.

Aircraft production environment * Project Management * Risk analysis Skills: * Proficiency with planning practices and tools * Strong organizational skills * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Utilization of Lean Production concepts Abilities: * Data analysis and consolidation * Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements * Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.

* As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.

* Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required * Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES * Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.

* Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.

* Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.

* Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.

* Satisfies work schedule requirements.

* The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee.

Performs other duties as assigned.