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Adecco · Stafford, Virginia
SENIOR PRODUCTION PLANNER | DEFENSE & ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
$90,000–$120,000 | Stafford, VA | 100% Onsite
9/80 Schedule – EVERY OTHER FRIDAY OFF!
Industrial Engineering Degree Required | U.S. Citizenship Required
Defense | Aerospace | Advanced Manufacturing | High-Tech Assembly
Are you the person who can turn complex production data into a manufacturing plan that actually works?
Adecco Permanent Recruitment is partnering with a
growing defense technology and advanced manufacturing organization
seeking a sharp, analytical
Senior Production Planner
to help drive manufacturing efficiency, production readiness, and on-time delivery at its Stafford, VA facility.
We're looking for someone who loves
data, Excel, production planning, and solving complex manufacturing challenges .
This isn't simply a scheduling position. You'll play a critical role in aligning
materials, inventory, capacity, work orders, and manufacturing schedules
while working closely with Engineering, Procurement, Production, and Quality.
If you're an Industrial Engineer who thrives on analyzing data, identifying inefficiencies, and keeping production running smoothly, this could be a fantastic next step!
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
✔
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering – REQUIRED
✔
2+ years of production planning, MRP, or manufacturing scheduling experience , ideally in an assembly-line environment
✔
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills – a MUST!
Pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, complex formulas, data analysis, and reporting
✔ Strong analytical abilities with a genuine passion for
working with large datasets, identifying trends, and improving processes
✔ Experience with
ERP/MRP systems ; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a HUGE PLUS!
✔ Experience developing and maintaining
production schedules, manufacturing work orders, and material requirements
✔ Understanding of
Bills of Materials (BOMs), inventory planning, production capacity, and manufacturing workflows
✔ Ability to create
reports, dashboards, and actionable insights
to support manufacturing decisions
✔ Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across
Production, Procurement, Inventory, Engineering, and Quality
EXPERIENCE THAT WILL REALLY STAND OUT
Industrial Engineering | Production Planning | Master Production Scheduling | MRP | ERP | Microsoft Business Central | Advanced Excel | Power BI | Capacity Planning | BOMs | Manufacturing Work Orders | Inventory Analysis | Production Analytics | Assembly-Line Manufacturing
Experience in
defense, aerospace, electronics, electromechanical assembly, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
is especially attractive.
⚙️ WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Develop and manage
production schedules
based on customer demand, inventory, materials, and manufacturing capacity.
Analyze production data and create
Excel reports, dashboards, and planning metrics
that drive better decisions.
Create, release, and track
manufacturing work orders within the ERP system .
Monitor
production progress, schedule attainment, material consumption, and work order performance .
Identify
material shortages, capacity constraints, scheduling conflicts, and production bottlenecks
before they disrupt operations.
Maintain accurate
BOMs, routing information, and planning parameters .
Partner with
Engineering, Procurement, Inventory, Quality, and Production
to keep manufacturing on schedule.
Help improve
planning accuracy, inventory efficiency, resource utilization, and on-time delivery .
WHO WILL THRIVE HERE?
Where are we falling behind schedule?
Do we have the materials and capacity to meet demand?
⚙️ Which work orders or production constraints need attention?
What trends are emerging in our production and inventory data?
How can we improve planning accuracy and manufacturing efficiency?
We're looking for a true analytical problem-solver who understands manufacturing, not simply someone who enters production orders into a system.
THE PERKS
9/80 schedule – EVERY OTHER FRIDAY OFF!
Join a growing organization developing
sophisticated, mission-critical defense technology .
Play an important role in improving production planning and manufacturing performance.
Work directly with cross-functional leaders and report to the
Head of Operations .
LOCATION & REQUIREMENTS
Stafford, VA | 100% Onsite
We're especially interested in candidates within approximately
45 minutes of Stafford , including Fredericksburg, Quantico, and surrounding communities.
U.S. Citizenship required
No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance
Approximately
10% travel
Office-based position with regular interaction with manufacturing and warehouse operations
AND YES… EVERY OTHER FRIDAY IS OFF!
Monday–Thursday:
8:00 AM–5:30 PM
Working Friday:
8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Following Friday:
OFF!
Ready to put your Industrial Engineering and production planning expertise to work in an exciting advanced manufacturing environment?
Send your resume directly to
melissa.adams@adeccona.com
for confidential consideration.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
- The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: * The California Fair Chance Act * Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance * Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers * San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance *
Details
| Company | Adecco |
| Location | Stafford, Virginia |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | Full-time |
| Salary | $90,000 – $90,000 / yr |