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Job Title: Production Planner
Job Description
This opportunity supports a critical function within an aerospace manufacturing environment, where production scheduling directly impacts customer delivery, inventory health, and operational efficiency. The role is responsible for owning and maintaining the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and ensuring alignment across production, materials, and shipping to meet customer commitments.
Responsibilities
This role is based in an aerospace manufacturing environment and combines office-based production scheduling with frequent interaction on the production floor. The culture is collaborative, fast-paced, and accountability-driven, with daily cross-functional interaction across Production, Purchasing, Quality, Contracts, and Shipping. The position operates under general supervision, offering autonomy while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and execution. The scheduler supports one or more production cost centers and serves as a central coordination point between planning and operations. Dress code is professional attire, compliant with safety requirements. Hours align with standard manufacturing business hours, with flexibility expected during schedule disruptions or recovery planning to meet customer delivery commitments.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Burbank, CA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $75000.00/yr.
The company offers a competitive benefits package that typically includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and life and disability insurance. Additional offerings may include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement (role‑dependent), and company‑sponsored events. As an established aerospace manufacturer with a long‑standing Burbank operation, the company provides stability, exposure to large aerospace programs, and opportunities for long‑term career growth
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Burbank,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Job Description
This opportunity supports a critical function within an aerospace manufacturing environment, where production scheduling directly impacts customer delivery, inventory health, and operational efficiency. The role is responsible for owning and maintaining the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and ensuring alignment across production, materials, and shipping to meet customer commitments.
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
- Ensure alignment across production, materials, and shipping to meet customer commitments.
- Make scheduling decisions that have a direct, visible impact on production success and on-time delivery.
- Collaborate daily with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Contracts, and Shipping for strong cross-functional exposure.
- Solve complex production challenges and manage risks proactively.
- Balance competing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
- Communicate effectively to align cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in production scheduling, production control, expediting, or manufacturing record keeping.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment; aerospace experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Proactive problem solver with a sense of ownership and accountability.
- Ability to manage competing priorities.
- Demand forecasting experience.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
- Aerospace or regulated manufacturing exposure.
- Advanced Excel or reporting skills.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- High school diploma or GED (required).
This role is based in an aerospace manufacturing environment and combines office-based production scheduling with frequent interaction on the production floor. The culture is collaborative, fast-paced, and accountability-driven, with daily cross-functional interaction across Production, Purchasing, Quality, Contracts, and Shipping. The position operates under general supervision, offering autonomy while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and execution. The scheduler supports one or more production cost centers and serves as a central coordination point between planning and operations. Dress code is professional attire, compliant with safety requirements. Hours align with standard manufacturing business hours, with flexibility expected during schedule disruptions or recovery planning to meet customer delivery commitments.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Burbank, CA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $75000.00/yr.
The company offers a competitive benefits package that typically includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and life and disability insurance. Additional offerings may include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement (role‑dependent), and company‑sponsored events. As an established aerospace manufacturer with a long‑standing Burbank operation, the company provides stability, exposure to large aerospace programs, and opportunities for long‑term career growth
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Burbank,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Salary : $75,000