Production Planner

PRODUCTION PLANNER

Translate the master plan into four weeks of executable work, protect the critical path and resolve targeted direct-material needs.

CUSTOM CONTROL SENSORS, LLC | PHOENIX, AZ | FULL TIME · EXEMPT

WHO WE ARE

Custom Control Sensors (CCS) designs and manufactures high-reliability pressure, temperature and liquid flow switches and sensors for aerospace, defense and industrial markets. Since 1957, our products have incorporated the DUAL-SNAP action disc spring principle pioneered by CCS. We serve customers whose expectations for product quality, delivery and regulatory compliance are exacting. CCS operates under ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality systems and applicable FAA PMA, product and export-control requirements.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a disciplined manufacturing planner who turns master-schedule priorities into realistic, loaded cell schedules. You understand routings, standard hours, capacity, material lead times and the dependencies that drive customer delivery. You make informed, limited direct purchases when needed, expose critical-path risks early and close actions with Manufacturing and Materials.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

CCS needs a credible four-week plan that makes each production constraint visible before it delays a customer commitment. The Master Production Scheduler owns the annual and rolling 13-week plan; the Production Planner owns detailed loading, sequencing and the critical path through assigned cells. Focused buying for in-process or one-off direct needs removes delays without replacing strategic Purchasing.

WHAT YOU WILL OWN

• Four-week loaded production plan: Build and maintain a rolling four-week schedule by cell and work center, with work orders, standard hours, available capacity, target dates and prerequisites aligned to the 13-week master plan.
• Work-order sequencing: Own detailed work-order sequencing and planned releases within approved master-plan priorities. Coordinate sequence changes and realistic handoffs with Plant leaders without assuming shop-floor execution authority.
• Capacity and bottleneck visibility: Compare scheduled demand with demonstrated labor, machine, skill and tooling capacity. Identify overloads, growing queues, constrained work centers and recovery options before delivery commitments are at risk.
• Targeted direct buying and material readiness: Purchase authorized in-process, expedited or one-off direct materials and outside requirements as needed for assigned production orders; confirm specifications, pricing, supplier lead times, due dates and receipt follow-through. Follow approval limits and approved supplier/contract rules. Escalate recurring or strategic sourcing to Purchasing.
• Daily plan-versus-actual recovery: Review starts, completions, WIP and schedule attainment daily. Quantify variances, propose recovery actions and alert the Master Production Scheduler when a change threatens the 13-week plan or customer promise.
• ERP/MRP planning and purchase accuracy: Keep assigned scheduling dates, order status, cell loading and authorized direct purchase requirements accurate in SyteLine. Route BOM, routing, inventory and controlled product-data corrections to their designated owners.
• End-to-end critical-path management: Identify and maintain the controlling sequence from needed material or outside processing through Components, Assembly, inspection and shipment handoffs. Track each critical milestone, predecessor, owner, due date and recovery action daily; escalate slips with quantified OTD impact.
• Operating rhythm: Bring critical-path threats, direct-buy delivery risks and immediate capacity issues to the Daily Huddle. Resolve four-week loading and recovery exceptions in the Weekly Tactical, with owners, actions and dates; feed recurring constraints into Monthly Strategic review.

WHAT YOU WILL SUPPORT

Partner across functions so the detailed plan is executable while decision authority stays clear. Master production scheduling: The Master Production Scheduler owns annual and rolling 13-week planning, cross-site priorities and promise-date feasibility. This role owns detailed four-week loading, execution dependencies and critical-path visibility for the assigned area. Manufacturing execution: Plant Managers and supervisors own labor deployment, production choices, overtime approvals and completed output. This role develops the executable sequence and raises issues requiring production decisions. Strategic purchasing and suppliers: Purchasing owns recurring direct-material sourcing, supplier selection, long-term agreements, negotiated pricing, payment terms and supplier T&Cs. The Planner places only authorized in-process or one-off direct buys under approved suppliers, controls and spending authority; escalate exceptions for approval. Engineering, Quality and systems: Engineering and Programming own technical content, drawings, routings and approved changes; Quality retains independent holds, acceptance and release. Business Systems & Technology owns the ERP platform and security controls.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• First 90 days: Baseline cell load, routing assumptions, supplier need dates, WIP, schedule adherence and critical-path dependencies. Publish a rolling four-week loaded plan and dated exception list; establish a controlled process for authorized one-off direct purchases.
• First year: Make four-week scheduling and critical-path escalation dependable. Improve planned-start readiness, milestone attainment and schedule stability; reduce avoidable shortages, reactive expediting and late surprises. Demonstrate timely, compliant direct purchases against need dates.
• Beyond: Build a resilient area-planning process that anticipates constraints, supports the annual and 13-week plans, protects 98% enterprise OTD and limits unplanned overtime and premium material cost.

HOW PERFORMANCE IS MEASURED

Performance is reviewed against the separate Right Seat Framework Performance Scorecard. Primary outcomes include four-week loaded-plan completeness and stability, on-time completion of critical-path milestones and exception recovery, schedule adherence, planned-start readiness, direct one-off purchase need-date performance, and ERP accuracy. Targets, approved purchasing limits and baselines are established with leadership. Manufacturing owns production execution and shipment OTD.

ROLE COMPETENCIES

Successful performance includes these six role-specific competencies. CCS Standards, Safety and Compliance remain company-wide expectations. Competency Successful performance looks like

Four-Week Loaded Planning Maintains a realistic, work-center-level plan aligned to master priorities and demonstrated capacity.

Critical-Path Management Tracks controlling dependencies, milestones, owners and due dates; escalates at-risk commitments early.

Direct Buying Discipline Sources authorized in-process and one-off direct needs with accurate specifications, lead times, costs and approvals.

Schedule Recovery Judgment Uses daily plan-versus-actual facts to identify bottlenecks and recommend practical recovery actions.

ERP/MRP Data Integrity Keeps work-order timing, cell loading and authorized purchasing records timely and traceable.

Cross-Functional Execution Coordinates plants, Materials, Purchasing, Quality and the Master Scheduler with clear actions and due dates.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Experience in manufacturing production planning, direct-material coordination or capacity loading in discrete manufacturing; aerospace, defense or controlled manufacturing preferred.
• Working knowledge of routings, bills of material, supplier lead times, shop-floor dependencies, work-center capacity, standard labor hours and the production critical path.
• Hands-on ERP/MRP experience; Infor SyteLine preferred. Ability to issue and track authorized direct purchase orders and maintain accurate planning data.
• Demonstrated ability to build a loaded four-week plan, monitor dated critical-path milestones and recover from shortages or constrained equipment.
• Clear communication, follow-through, attention to detail and ability to challenge unrealistic schedules with evidence.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. ASCM/APICS CPIM and Lean training valued. Ability to satisfy applicable export-control access requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role includes office and manufacturing environments, including walking production areas, standing, sitting and computer work. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination under applicable law.