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: 02/17/2026, 1:00:00 AM
Job Number: 339608
