Production Planner

About the role

Join a global leader in separation technology, supporting industries that help shape the future. As a Production Planner, you'll play a key role in keeping our manufacturing and service center operations running efficiently by coordinating production schedules, optimizing material flow, and partnering with engineering, manufacturing, warehouse, and customer service teams to deliver high-quality solutions to our customers. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex planning challenges, collaborating across multiple departments, and making a measurable impact on operational performance. You'll work with custom-engineered products, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and build your career within a collaborative, innovative, and safety-focused organization.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain manufacturing routings using engineering drawings and other tools
• Coordinate and implement maintenance of Material Master
• Enter, release, and close manufacturing direct and indirect production orders
• Maintain and distribute Preventive Maintenance and Tool Calibration schedules to the shop
• Cross-check engineering releases for accuracy to ensure the latest revision levels of drawings are distributed to the shop
• Field questions regarding order status for Sales/Customer Service
• Create and manage daily production schedules for the facility to meet customer delivery dates (requires knowledge of scheduled demands)
• Monitor shipping and on-time performance while working with manufacturing to address shortfalls
• Develop and implement process improvements with Production, Engineering, Warehouse, and Customer Service on a daily basis to ensure accurate planning, scheduling, and shipping
• Create and maintain daily and monthly reports as needed
• Expedite parts within the production environment
• Maintain and query information in SAP
• Help troubleshoot manufacturing and operational problems as they arise
• Review customer specifications and work with sales and customer personnel to ensure we meet customers’ requirements
• Prepare vendor drawing packets for RFQs
• Participate in developing manufacturing and repair requirements for each specific job as required
• Ensure specific procedures and associated QA requirements are included in all production orders for manufacturing by working with existing engineering standards
• Help develop repair and manufacturing standards not yet established
• Assist as needed in providing cost estimates
• Serve as liaison between manufacturing and engineering for all technical issues

The person in this role will report to the Service Center Engineer. Key interactions will be with manufacturing and repair personnel, aftermarket sales personnel, customers, and engineering. The candidate must be self-motivated, able to handle and coordinate a heavy workload, and prioritize tasks while assessing their value. Occasional travel (less than 10%) may be required, including visits to key suppliers, customers, engineering offices, and other company facilities.

Requirements

• 5 or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Mechanical degree is a plus, but understanding of fabrication/repair shop practices is essential
• Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, including use of office machines, internet resources, and equipment
• Proficiency in MS Office; SAP experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Understanding of fabrication, machining, and welding used in repair shop practices
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers, subordinates, business professionals, and the general public
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to project a positive, concerned image to the public

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Extended movements including stooping, bending, and lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds
• Visual inspections with precise hand and finger movements
• Reasoning and problem-solving ability

Work Environment

Position is primarily in an air-conditioned office environment. Time is also spent on the shop floor where there is no climate control, and personal protective equipment is required, including steel-toed shoes/boots and safety glasses.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on your first day of employment
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation, company holidays, and floating holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global organization