Planner / Scheduler

About Justrite Safety Group

Justrite Safety Group is a dynamic organization of industrial safety companies dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. The portfolio collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence. Safety is not just a priority—it’s a passion.

About the Role

As Planner/Scheduler, you will coordinate the flow of work and materials across multiple manufacturing value streams. You will create and maintain the master production schedule, release and monitor work orders, identify capacity and material constraints, communicate schedule changes, and support the team in meeting customer delivery commitments. You will also maintain reliable planning data and performance reporting and participate in continuous‑improvement work that strengthens flow, reduces waste, and improves execution. This role works closely with Production, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering, Warehouse, and Supply Chain partners and reports to the Director of Operations.

About the Team

The Operations team drives efficiency and excellence across all aspects of the business. Focused on streamlined processes and innovative solutions, the team ensures smooth, effective operations. Comprised of skilled professionals who are leaders in their field, they optimize performance, deliver high‑quality results, and support the company’s growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the master schedule for multiple manufacturing lines/value streams to support daily production goals and customer delivery requirements.
• Translate demand, customer‑specific requirements, due dates, available capacity, material readiness, and overtime considerations into an executable schedule.
• Release and sequence production orders in a timely manner; manage printing and placement of work orders and job‑specific work instructions on the production floor.
• Create job orders in the ERP system as needed and maintain accurate order status throughout execution.
• Update schedules for new orders, shortages, downtime, priority changes, and other unplanned events; communicate changes promptly to production leadership and affected functions.
• Monitor work in process and manufacturing status; identify at‑risk orders early and initiate or coordinate recovery actions.
• Identify capacity, labor, material, and resource constraints and adjust schedules in partnership with operations to protect customer commitments.
• Serve as a day‑to‑day planning liaison among Customer Service, Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Warehouse, and other internal partners on schedule, material, method, and design issues.
• Attend daily manufacturing meetings and provide concise, fact‑based updates on plan attainment, risks, constraints, and required decisions.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, research, and corrections; assist Purchasing in maintaining appropriate inventory levels, safety stock, and inventory turns.
• Maintain timely and accurate ERP transactions related to work orders, scheduling, inventory, and job status.
• Support annual physical inventory and related reconciliation activities.
• Produce the daily open‑order report and on‑time‑delivery (OTD) metrics; update Gemba boards before the daily team meeting.
• Support OEE data entry and established operating reports.
• Work with production management and teams to identify execution gaps and opportunities to improve schedule attainment, flow, lead time, and waste.
• Partner with the Master Planner on continuous‑improvement initiatives and complete assigned production or warehouse projects.
• Follow all company policies, safety requirements, and applicable quality‑system procedures.
• Support ISO 9001 or equivalent quality‑management practices as applicable to planning, scheduling, inventory, and production documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned based on business needs.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in production planning/scheduling, inventory control, internal expediting, or related manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office, with strong Excel capability.
• Ability to coordinate multiple, changing priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 quality‑management system or equivalent (preferred).
• Experience using production, inventory, OTD, schedule‑attainment, or OEE data to drive operating decisions and improvement (preferred).

Pay

Actual base salaries will vary and may be above or below the recommended pay range based on factors such as location, relevant experience, and performance. The role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan tied to the achievement of business and financial targets.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible hours and alternative work arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off and personal days.
• Robust employee wellness program.

Why Join Justrite Safety Group

Justrite offers a platform to collaborate with leading professionals, contribute to cutting‑edge safety solutions, and advance your career in a company committed to excellence, innovation, and community impact.