Production Planning Manager

Title: Production Planning Manager

Department: Production Control

Shift: 1st Shift

Supervisor: Plant Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt/Salaried

Prepared Date: 9/29/2026

Help shape the future of aerospace manufacturing. Moeller Aerospace is seeking a strategic, data-driven Production Planning Manager to lead production scheduling and drive operational excellence in our growing aerospace manufacturing environment. If you thrive on solving complex challenges, optimizing processes, and keeping production moving smoothly, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Own and manage the master production schedule to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and quality teams to align capacity, materials, and demand.

• Analyze production data, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions that improve efficiency and performance.

• Lead planning meetings, communicate priorities, and drive accountability across teams.

• Develop key metrics for schedule adherence, on-time delivery, WIP, and capacity planning.

• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You would be a perfect fit for this role if you have:

✔ Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field ✔ 5 years of production planning experience, ideally in aerospace or complex manufacturing ✔ Strong ERP/MRP systems knowledge (Syteline, SAP, or similar) ✔ Proven leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills ✔ APICS CPIM or PMP certification is a plus

Missing any of the above components but still interested in the job? Let’s talk!

Why Moeller Aerospace?

• Work on precision components that support critical aerospace applications

• Collaborate with a talented, cross-functional team

• Make a direct impact on production performance and business growth

• Immediate benefit eligibility: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k)

• Enjoy life in beautiful Harbor Springs, Michigan

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in an office or production floor.

• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.

• Occasional travel is required.

Moeller Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Due to U.S. Government regulations pertaining to the nature of this work, all candidates must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen or possess a valid Green Card) and we will require proof of status prior to employment.

We are a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members are subject to pre-employment drug testing as policy dictates.

Ready to take production planning to new heights? Apply today and help Moeller Aerospace deliver excellence, one flight-critical component at a time.