Production Planner

About the role

The Production Planner will play a key role in analyzing ERP data, developing schedules, and coordinating workflow across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Extract and analyze data from ERP and other systems to forecast and support production needs.
• Create, update, and maintain schedules across multiple departments.
• Generate work orders and set priorities based on company demand and projected requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels across various stages of manufacturing and leverage information to determine job sizes, priorities and raw material re-order points.
• Identify and communicate scheduling conflicts with management throughout the production process.
• Auxiliary Material Handlers with production-related needs.
• Utilize Epicor to track the status of jobs, resolving discrepancies and updating the production team accordingly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify/remove bottlenecks to ensure seamless supply to the production team.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent; additional education in supply chain, business, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills required.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new software programs, including ERP systems.
• 5+ Years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong decision-making skills in dynamic, high-pressure manufacturing environments.

Physical And Work Environment Requirements

• This position is based in a manufacturing environment and may require the following over extended periods of time up to a full 8-hour work shift (excluding lunch and breaks): stand, walk, sit, squat or bend, kneel and rise, lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to — and occasionally exceeding — 50 pounds, view a computer or other digital screen, work on a computer, workstation or comparable system, and make accurate entries in such systems.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills are required for detailed assembly and precision work.
• Work may take place in areas with varying temperatures or no climate control, varying noise levels, and production equipment in motion.
• Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated areas at all times as required by company policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gwynedd Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.