About CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense
CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is focused on the design, development, and manufacture of specialty fluid and motion control products for demanding aerospace and defense applications. CIRCOR products are flying on most commercial and military aircraft, including single and twin aisle air transport, business and regional jets, military transports and fighters, and commercial and military rotorcraft. Other markets include unmanned aircraft, shipboard applications, and military ground vehicles.
CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense operates from facilities in Corona, California; Warren, Massachusetts; Hauppauge, New York; Paris, France; Uxbridge, UK; and Tangier, Morocco.
The parent company, CIRCOR International, is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense headquartered in Corona, California.
Position: Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Planner
The MRO Planner performs planning functions for the CIRCOR Corona Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) department. This role is responsible for organizing, coordinating, planning, and scheduling all MRO-related repairs and OEM warranty claims to ensure on-time delivery (OTD), efficient resource utilization, and compliance with FAA and company requirements.
The MRO Planner manages backlog, supports production efforts, ensures material availability, and contributes to planning and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize throughput, performance, and delivery.
Principal Responsibilities
Plan, prepare and control the MRO production schedule and coordinate with purchasing department, stockroom, or MRO production team to ensure a controlled flow of approved material times to meet production and customer Turnaround Time (TAT) requirements.
Determine material requirements for engineering and production schedules by updating Bill of materials (BOMs) per EVAL findings, engineering changes or CMMs revisions.
Create, release, and monitor MRO work orders to ensure schedule attainment and work in process (WIP) tracking.
Identify and resolve any MRO master data, scheduling, material issuance, BOM discrepancies or any other conflicts within work orders.
Identify shortages and work with procurement, stockroom, OEM production and/or customer service representatives (CSRs) to ensure timely part availability or requests for relief to customer.
Schedule scrap and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) for review and disposition.
Manage exchange processes and ensure exchange unit traceability; prepare and track exchange units to maintain inventory levels and avoid stockouts in the rotables pool.
Create, track and oversee the build plan of exchange units to ensure they meet the schedule and quality standards. While also avoiding rotable pool stockouts or low inventory levels.
Planning and coordination of AOG (Aircraft on Ground) and OTO (Out Turn On-Time) requests to meet pull-in requests and expedite materials for such urgent orders induction and expedite processing.
Coordinates and takes ownership of the induction, EVAL, processing, disposition, and ship back of any returned orders due to incorrect shipping address, billing address (nonregular MRO returns).
Maintain accurate and timely communication with stakeholders regarding production schedule changes, material status, and OTD metrics.
Schedule's product line within resource constraints, revenue requirements, and capacity planning.
Plan and schedule project/production timeline's, forecasts and milestones using appropriate tools; prepare and present reports on schedule attainment and TAT performance.
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements, documentation, and presentations. Examples: schedule attainment and turnaround time (TAT) tracking.
Proactively manage projects, identifies potential crises, and devise contingency plans that can affect cost and revenue for MRO mitigating risks to overall company plan.
Recommends and leads process improvements for work in progress issues, material availability, and any potential future production problems.
Work hands-on with MRO personal (engineers assigned, supervisor or technicians) to support, locate, move product or documentation across the facility to ensure rapid resolutions to production problems.
Liaison with production team, program managers, and customer service team on an ongoing basis by resolving crisis, answering questions, and requesting actions or information from supporting departments to achieve TAT requirements.
Participates in MRO planning meetings, continuous improvement projects, and team training.
Coordinate with Master Scheduling department loading, measuring or reduction of any LTA and non-LTA customer forecasts for MRO parts, either at top assembly or component level in ERP/MRP.
Ensure appropriate forecast and provision required parts for repairs and overhauls, identifying shortages and coordinating with procurement, stockroom, OEM production, and customer service representatives (CSRs) to ensure timely part availability, material coverage and forecast levels.
Work with Master Scheduling (when required) to create and load "kits" in ERP/MRP system, for high-demand parts to improve turnaround time and stock level management.
Create, print, and edit shippers if needed. Edit sales order notes in special circumstances or as required.
Any other duties as directed and required.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Being a self-starter and a highly motivated person. Able to work in a fast-paced environment that is continually changing.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Advanced analytical skills and data visualization skills are strongly desired.
Ability to exercise tact and good interpersonal skills. Able to manage disagreements and to influence a team to perform positively and effectively.
Detail oriented, ability to multitask and prioritize (Effective time management).
Problem solving skills. Focuses on process over people to foster a culture of positivity, respect, and trust.
Ability to be proactive with a sense of urgency with minimal supervision.
Ability to read, understand and communicate technical documentation.
Adequate understanding of aircraft component maintenance processes and logistics and ability to interpret technical data. Drawings, work orders, CMMs and parts lists (BOMs).
Experience coordinating many small projects/activities at once.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Power Point and Outlook
Work environment
Primarily based on shop floor, MRO designated area (cubicle area) with regular interactions on the MRO shop floor.
May require lifting light to moderate materials and working around aircraft components (15 to 30 lbs.).
Work schedule will be aligned to overall MRO team regular working schedule to guarantee adequate planning coverage. May require some flexible hours to ensure meeting production schedules and a 14-day TAT (turnaround time).
Education & Experience
Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance, Accounting, Materials, Business or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
3-5 years of planning experience within a manufacturing company, preferably in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station or aerospace manufacturing environment.
APICS CPIM (Certification in Planning and Inventory Management) is preferred but will accept experience in lieu of certification.
Must have experience working within a manufacturing environment using multiple MRP/ERP systems.
PAY RANGE: $73,000-$87,000.00 base salary. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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