What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at DAHER?
Daher's Sandpoint, Idaho site is a key U.S. aircraft manufacturing and support location specializing in the hand‑built production of the Kodiak aircraft family. The facility supports final assembly, painting, inspection, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities for the Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900, serving commercial, multi‑mission, and public service customers worldwide. In addition to manufacturing, the site provides comprehensive aircraft maintenance, technical support, and quality oversight, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and customer requirements, while continuing to expand production capabilities and reinforcing its role as a center of excellence for rugged, mission‑ready turboprop aircraft within Daher's global network.
Job Description:
We are seeking to add a Production Planner to our Sandpoint, ID facility. This role is responsible for issuing Production Work Orders to the production floor, supporting the integration of engineering and Method of Manufacture (MOM) changes into the production environment, and expediting materials to ensure efficient production flow.
Primary Role and Responsibilities:
- Perform data entry and maintain accurate production records
- Print and assemble job travelers for production use
- Assist in creating and issuing Production Work Orders to the shop floor
- Incorporate Engineering and MOM changes into production, including updates to work-in-progress (WIP) orders
- Monitor, manage, and resolve material shortages
- Execute low-risk job entry functions
- Respond to and resolve production control and planning issues in a timely manner
- Expedite materials to meet production schedules
- Process Part Removal Tickets and generate associated jobs and parts
- Support production timelines, including working overtime as needed
What you need to have:
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree (or equivalent) or a minimum of 3 years of directly related experience in Supply Chain or Production preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
- Strong working knowledge of Windows-based systems and business applications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
Information related to the position:
The compensation range is $45,000 to $55,000 base salary plus an annual target bonus.
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Daher considers a number of factors when determining salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, skills, and current market conditions.
At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.
Your next opportunity starts here - here are the next steps:
Review of your application
An initial conversation with a recruiter
One or more interviews depending on the position, with the relevant team members and manager(s)
After the interviews, constructive feedback regardless of the outcome
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000