Job Description

Production Planner

Location: Redmond, WA

Contract duration: 6 months

Shifts: Mon-Fri Night Shift ~3:00pm-11:30pm

As a Production Planner, you will create and optimize the systems that enable efficient movement of flight hardware through environmental test operations. You will develop innovative solutions that balance aerospace traceability requirements with production efficiency, while maintaining the flexibility needed for rapid design iteration.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning: Develop and maintain production schedules that optimize test equipment utilization while meeting downstream integration needs. Create systems to balance production and development test priorities.
• Metrics Reporting: Communicate test status and estimated completion dates to leadership. Work with production personnel to ensure schedule/metric goals are understood.
• Material Flow: Monitor, track, and move parts as required through the production flow to ensure timely delivery to next production location. Support management of material certifications to prevent use of un-certified materials.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Partner with engineering and operations teams to resolve issues with dependencies before a test is delayed.
• Process Improvement: Work cross functionally to develop and improve production scheduling tools and WIP tracking.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in production planning or operations management
• 1+ years experience with MES/ERP systems and production scheduling tools
• Understanding of aerospace quality and traceability requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies
• Knowledge of environmental test operations
• Experience implementing automated material tracking systems

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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