Material/Production Planner
Curtiss Wright
US-OR-Portland (PacStar OPS) · Posted September 29, 2026
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About the job
Material/Production Planner
As our Material/Production Planner, you will plan, schedule, coordinate, and monitor final approval of products through the complete production cycle. Your work will be driven by customer order priorities, production specifications, and operations plans, which you will use to establish production schedules, labor loading, and capacity requirements. You will coordinate production plans with Production Team to ensure materials are provided according to schedule. This position requires driving a company-owned vehicle; therefore, you must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, and you must possess and maintain a current, valid driver license in your state of residence.
Location: Portland, OR
Salary Range: $74 ,100 - 100,000 per year
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Oregon. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Your Challenge:
Develop and maintain detailed schedules, production plans, and material requirements lists in accordance with the Master Production Schedule, for products, proposal efforts and production processes
Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Material Control, Quality, and other departments to achieve optimum utilization of facilities and resources to meet production schedules
Provide input to management regarding issues including scheduling problems, material shortages, design changes, and backlogs
Work with ERP systems, including SAP, to effectively manage materials and production scheduling supporting our production process
Work closely with Production Supervisors and the Materials team to resolve material and schedule issues
Other job duties as assigned
What you bring:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
4-6 years of experience with Planning, preferably in an electro-mechanical production environment
APICS training or certification is strongly preferred
Materials management experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with ERP Systems, preferably SAP
Proficient with MS Office tools
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Accuracy and attention to detail is a must
Ability to multi-task and manage various project related duties
Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver license
Who We Are:
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is a force multiplier that enables Aerospace and Defense programs to integrate and deploy next-generation technology faster, reducing program and integration risk through deep subsystem expertise and open architectures, while delivering capability that is ready now and built to perform for decades.
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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