Ontic
Production Planner
Creedmoor, North Carolina
Sponsorship not specified$68k-$72kDetected 14 days ago
ExcelERP
About the role
- Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world's aviation leaders.
- Ontic's Creedmoor, NC, site is home to a number of specialist companies within the Ontic Group, including Firstmark, Twin Commander, and Metro Merlin.
- With over 1,300 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace.
Responsibilities
- The Production Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and tracking material requirements to support the production of aircraft products.
- This role utilizes the MRP/ERP system to plan, create, and release work orders to the shop floor, ensuring alignment with customer delivery schedules and dependent demand.
- This position works closely with the Master Scheduler and Purchasing team to ensure timely material availability and collaborates cross-functionally to support efficient manufacturing operations and on-time delivery performance.
- Support cross-functional initiatives that improve production planning and operational performance.
- Perform other planning-related responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Develop and maintain process flow charts for key, critical, or new products when required.
- Release work orders within required timeframes while considering resource capacity and inventory levels.
- Prepare and lead weekly Operations meetings for assigned product groups, clearly communicating order status, priorities, risks, and required actions.
- so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!
- C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.
Nice to have
- APICS certification (CPIM or equivalent) preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning or production control.
- Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and ERP/MRP systems.
- Solid understanding of APICS planning principles.
Skills
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing teams.
- Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/blueprints is a plus.
- As a Production Planner, you will:
- Make-to-Order (MTO) Management:
- Plan, track, and prioritize production material requirements to meet Sales Order schedule dates.
- Schedule, prioritize, and monitor production processes and material availability.
- Coordinate with Purchasing, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to ensure delivery commitments are met.
- Make-to-Stock (MTS) Management:
- Additional Duties:
Compensation
- $68,000 - $72,000/year, based on experience
- Compensation Pay Range
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
- Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to mental health champions across our sites
- The Production Planner monitors inventory levels across both make-to-order and make-to-stock environments, supporting new production and MRO (FAA Repair Station) activities.
- EOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran
Equal opportunity
- Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
Visa & Work Authorization
- This position must meet export control compliance requirements
This listing is sourced directly from Ontic's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.