What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Planner position at Madden Industrial Craftsmen?
Planner III – Lead
Pay: $60,000–$80,000/year
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Industry: Aerospace & Metal Finishing
Madden Industrial Craftsmen is partnered with a leading aerospace metal finishing company seeking an experienced Planner III – Lead. This role is responsible for developing processing job cards, coordinating production schedules, optimizing workflow, and ensuring accurate processing of customer specifications. The Planner III – Lead also trains and mentors Planners, oversees departmental KPIs, and serves as the main point of contact for all planning-related ERP and workflow improvements.
Responsibilities
- Follow all established quality management system procedures and work instructions.
- Review planned and released orders through daily and weekly reports.
- Develop short- and long-term capacity plans; adjust schedules and priorities as needed.
- Review repeat jobs for specification changes prior to releasing to production.
- Coordinate production schedules with department leads and ensure timely workflow execution.
- Analyze production tracking reports and detect operational or scheduling conflicts.
- Resolve production/processing issues by collaborating with technical staff.
- Drive production priorities across multiple departments.
- Train, mentor, and support new and experienced Planners.
- Monitor and report daily KPIs for the Planning Department.
- Serve as the Planning Department’s POC in production meetings.
- Act as the SME for ERP changes, workflow improvements, and technical implementations.
- Recommend and implement new procedures and policies to increase planning efficiency.
- Verify pricing accuracy when applicable.
- Support continuous improvement through advanced problem-solving techniques.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
- 7 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing coordination
- 5 years of direct aerospace plating or metal finishing experience, including processes such as: Anodize, Hardcoat, Chrome, Cadmium, Nickel, Copper
- 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a planning, scheduling, or production environment
- High proficiency in blueprint reading, specification interpretation, and customer requirement analysis
- Strong understanding of capacity planning, resource allocation, and workflow optimization
- Proficient with ERP/MRP systems; experience leading workflow or process changes preferred
- Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Skilled in using precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, mentoring, and team-building skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with continuous improvement experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent stooping, crouching, walking, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motion
- Must have close visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color (Pseudochromatic plate test)
- May work in environments with dust, odors, or fumes
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000