Production Planner

About Us

G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications. Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognized for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fiber optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognized as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defense industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years.

Role

The Production Planner is responsible for determining "the what and the when," coordinating materials, labor and equipment, and producing a production schedule that satisfies both customer needs and company targets. This role will work with the Director of Operations and other members of Management to develop and manage a production schedule in a high mix, low volume precision manufacturing environment, all while considering material availability and plant capacity, with the goal of level loading the facility.

What You'll Be Doing

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules that balance customer commitments, material availability, labor capacity, and equipment constraints.
• Translate customer demand, forecasts, and sales orders into executable manufacturing plans and work order priorities.
• Monitor schedule performance, manufacturing backlog, and on-time delivery metrics, adjusting priorities and recovery plans as required.
• Coordinate with Operations, Customer Service, and Management to communicate schedule risks, production constraints, and delivery commitments.

Material, Capacity & ERP Management

• Ensure materials, components, and production documentation are available to support planned manufacturing activities.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to resolve shortages, expedite critical materials, and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Evaluate labor, equipment, and facility capacity against demand requirements and identify bottlenecks that may impact delivery performance.
• Maintain accurate planning data within the ERP/MRP system, including lead times, inventory transactions, planning parameters, BOMs, and routings.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Track work order progress from release through completion and ensure timely closure of manufacturing orders.
• Support quality, inspection, rework, and corrective action activities to minimize disruption to production schedules.
• Develop and maintain planning reports, dashboards, and operational metrics that improve visibility and decision-making.
• Identify and implement improvements that enhance schedule attainment, production flow, lead time, inventory management, and overall operational performance.

Qualifications And Required Skills

• 3-7 years' experience in production scheduling
• Knowledge and experience with ERP/MRP systems (SYSPRO)
• Inventory management
• BOM and Routing management
• Capacity planning
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to flourish in high-pressure environment

Pay

$70,000 - $90,000 annually