Planner - Manufacturing (on-site)

Engineered Materials Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Planner. The Planner will play a critical role in coordinating and optimizing manufacturing schedules, ensuring efficient use of resources, and meeting production deadlines. If you have a passion for planning, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our manufacturing success and continuous improvement initiatives. Position Summary: Responsible for the production planning, scheduling, material requirements, and inventory activities to ensure materials and production orders are available to meet customer requirements. Works closely with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Production, Customer Service, and Engineering while developing knowledge of planning systems, processes, and manufacturing operations. Responsibilities: Assist with developing and maintaining production schedules based on customer demand, available capacity, material availability, and production prioritiesMonitor production orders and communicate potential delays or shortages to the appropriate departmentsAssist in determining material requirements from engineering information, production schedules, and customer demandCoordinate material availability with Purchasing, Production, Customer Support, and EngineeringMaintain accurate planning records and monitor inventory levels, material usage, and replenishment requirementsAssist with purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and other documentation needed to support material requirementsMonitor on-time delivery, inventory levels, and production performance against established goalsIdentify potential material shortages, excess inventory, slow-moving inventory, and scheduling issues and escalate concerns as appropriateCommunicate planning requirements and schedule changes to Operations and provide status updates to Customer Support and other stakeholdersMaintain accurate data in the MRP/ERP system and develop proficiency in planning tools and processesSupport continuous improvement activities focused on reducing inventory, improving flow, eliminating waste, and increasing on-time deliveryDevelop production plan based on customer forecast and manufacturing capacity. Ensure the timely completion of orders to meet customer requirements. Minimize inventory and reduce production bottlenecks, overtime and inefficiencies. Determines material requirements from Engineering and production schedules. Coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production, customer support and engineering Education And Experience Associate degree, or relevant experience in a Manufacturing environment. Basic understanding of Microsoft office applications and data entryMRP/ERP systems, production planning, and scheduling processesStrong customer service, communication and organizational skills5-10 years of manufacturing planning experience Required Skills And Competencies Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-up skillsAbility to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to analyze information, identify issues, and escalate concerns appropriatelyFlexible and willing to learn new processes and systemsDemonstrates a commitment to safety, quality, Lean/6S, and continuous improvement Powered by JazzHR MA6SBqYXZ5