Production Planner II

About the Role

The Production Planner II is responsible for coordinating project planning, material procurement, production scheduling, and ERP system maintenance to support manufacturing and project execution. This role works closely with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Production, Vendors, and Purchasing to ensure projects are accurately planned, materials are ordered and delivered on time, and system data is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate project scope, pricing, vendor quotes, glass requirements, routing, and material locations.
• Identify, resolve, and communicate missing or incorrect project information to ensure production readiness.
• Run CTO planning reports and optimize extrusion usage through Cut Planner to minimize waste.
• Determine purchasing requirements and ensure all required materials are available to support production schedules.
• Release Bills of Material (BOMs) to Epicor and maintain accurate job updates.
• Align production schedules, finishing triggers, pricing, and supplier information within CTO and Epicor systems.
• Generate and manage purchase orders (POs) for required materials and services.
• Coordinate with vendors by sending documentation, tracking acknowledgments, resolving delays or discrepancies, and maintaining ongoing communication.
• Coordinate material flow, scheduling, and production activities to support on-time project completion.
• Process engineering revisions and manage exceptions including DMRs and special orders.
• Communicate project status updates, resolve production issues, and close out projects upon completion.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project milestones are achieved, manage scheduling changes, and support production flow.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and workflow performance.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft) and preferred experience in Epicor.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain operations, including lean manufacturing and inventory management.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and data-driven decision-making tools.
• Highly organized with strong multitasking capabilities.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• APICS CPIM certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• 1–3 years of scheduling or production planning experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.

Work Environment

Primarily office-based with occasional visits to the manufacturing floor. Proper PPE is required when on the manufacturing floor.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression