Sr. Planning Specialist

Daher Kodiak Aircraft is seeking a Production Planner to support our Production Control team in coordinating planning activities that meet cost, quality, and schedule objectives. This role is essential to maintaining production flow, ensuring parts availability, implementing configuration and schedule changes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, brings strong organizational and analytical skills, and collaborates effectively across teams to keep production on track.

What You’ll Do

• Implement engineering revisions and issue work authorizations supporting production changes.
• Support and improve parts availability to enhance productivity and meet mandated TAKT time increases.
• Review production orders and processing schedules to evaluate inventory requirements, work procedures, capacity constraints, and time limitations.
• Assist in developing performance tracking systems and analyzing key performance indicators to ensure the right parts, in the correct configuration, are available when needed.
• Support and work in alignment with the Master Production Schedule.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Manage day‑to‑day production scheduling, workflow coordination, and prioritization to support operational goals.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a planning‑related role.
• 3 years of experience in aircraft manufacturing or aerospace supply chain management strongly preferred.
• Experience with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems required; Vantage experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on Excel.
• Comfortable working with Windows‑based systems and software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Ability to maintain a positive, adaptable attitude in a rapidly changing environment.

Information related to the position:

The compensation range is $45,000 to $55,000 base salary plus an annual target bonus. Any prospective offer will take into account the overall experience the successful candidate brings to the role. Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. 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.

Why Join Daher Kodiak Aircraft

At Daher Kodiak Aircraft, collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement drive everything we do. As a Production Planner, you’ll play a direct role in supporting aircraft production success while working alongside dedicated professionals committed to building safe, high‑quality aircraft.