Overview
Production Planner Jobs in Washington, DC at ALAC
Title: Production Planner
Company: ALAC
Location: Washington, DC
A growing defense technology company is hiring an Associate Production Planner to help keep production running on schedule as the company scales.
You'll own real planning work from day one, learn the full manufacturing operation, and grow with a team that's building something that matters.
If you're early in your career and want to do real work instead of fetching coffee, this is a place to build it.
What you'll do
- Help build and maintain production schedules from demand forecasts, customer orders, inventory, and capacity
- Monitor work orders and production progress to keep things on schedule
- Track material shortages and work with the team to keep production moving
- Create, release, and maintain manufacturing work orders in the ERP system
- Keep BOMs, routing, and planning data accurate and production-ready
- Track work order performance: schedule attainment, material consumption, output accuracy
- Pull together production, inventory, and planning reports that drive decisions
What you'll need
- 0–2 years in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations (internship or co-op counts)
- Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas) and the ability to analyze operational data
- Sharp attention to detail and strong cross-functional communication
Nice to have
- Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries
- Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central
- Knowledge of MRP concepts
Our hiring process
We respect your time and run a fast, transparent process. Three rounds:
- Recruiter screen
- Virtual interview with the internal team
- On-site
You'll hear back within 24 to 48 hours after every round.
No long silences, no guessing where you stand.
Compensation and benefits
Base salary $80,000–$90,000, plus a full benefits package: medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and paid time off.
Why this role
A real seat on a real production team, early enough that you'll grow fast and see the whole operation.
If you want to learn, contribute from day one, and build a career with a team that moves quickly, apply today or reach out for a conversation.
