Production Planner

The Production Planner is responsible for managing production schedules and coordinate material and resource planning for the Prototype Department. This role requires balancing multiple short-run, fast-turnaround projects while working closely with engineering, procurement, production and quality teams to meet customer expectations and internal deadlines. The position requires a strong understanding of electronics manufacturing processes as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.

Who are we? Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Appleton, WI manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense as well as Industrial and Medical Industries.

Standard Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for prototype builds, ensuring on-time delivery in alignment with customer requirements and engineering timelines.
• Coordinate and track daily production activities to meet build schedules and customer delivery timelines.
• Partner with program management, purchasing, engineering, and quality to ensure timely availability of components, completion of WIP and control of supporting documentation.
• Create and maintain production travelers, work orders, and job packets for builds.
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) on the production floor and provide status updates to internal stakeholders, including program management and engineering.
• Communicate build priorities and job changes directly to production and leadership.
• Ensure ERP/MRP systems are updated accurately with production status, job completions, material usage, and inventory adjustments.
• Support implementation and tracking of engineering change orders (ECOs), ensuring all affected documentation is properly updated and distributed.
• Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to ensure compliance with customer requirements and applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IPC-A-610).
• Assist in tracking production metrics, including on-time delivery (OTD), yield, rework, and throughput.
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in employee’s work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education And Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a production support, coordination, or scheduling role within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems for production tracking and inventory management.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word).

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing processes such as Surface Mount Technology, through-hole assembly, testing, and final system integration.
• Ability to work in a high-mix, low-volume, fast-turn environment typical of prototype manufacturing.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

2222 East Pensar Drive

Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911

United States