Production Scheduler/Planner

What You Will Do:
We are seeking a Materiel Coordinator to support our manufacturing operations! In this role, you will be responsible for the movement of materials between departments or inter-company locations. This includes creating and releasing records of material movements within the company and ensuring operations follow company and industry regulations. You will also be able to collaborate with other departments across the organization.

This position is located at our Headquarters in Oak Creek, WI. You will report directly to the Supervisor, Production & Materiel Control.

How You Will Do It:

• Develop and Manage Production Schedules to align with customer demand and company objectives.
• Monitor Inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods, placing purchase requisitions as needed to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent production delays.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, and sales to synchronize production activities and address any issues during the manufacturing process.
• Identify production bottlenecks or material shortages that could impede the manufacturing process.
• Track the production progress, generate routine reports, and address any potential delays or issues.
• Update production schedules to reflect material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions.

What We Look For:

Required

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of two years of experience in a material control-related position.
• Experience with an ERP/MRP system.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong data access and retrieval skills with experience in data analysis.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to change direction and handle multiple responsibilities on a regular basis.
  

Desired

• A Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or another related business field,
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with IFS ERP/MRP System.
  
  

Who We Are:

Astronautics Corporation of America (Astronautics), headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of secure avionics equipment and systems for the commercial and military aerospace industry. Key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help clients achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

Join a team that designs computers, displays, and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics Corporation of America (Astronautics), you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and the opportunity for professional growth in a friendly environment.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for job level and compensation.