Manufacturing Planner & Scheduler
About The Position
Pentagon Technologies, Inc. is a leader in providing mission-critical semiconductor services that touch every device with a computer chip inside. Our customers include the largest semiconductor chip and OEM tool manufacturers in the industry. We stay at the forefront of our industry through innovation, technical proficiency, and our amazing employees. Our industry is in the midst of unprecedented growth and Pentagon is seeking outstanding candidates to join our team! The Manufacturing Planner & Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing production schedules & regular updates to ensure customer demand is met while optimizing labor, equipment, materials, and manufacturing capacity. This role serves as the primary link between Customers, Supply Chain, Production and Engineering to ensure efficient workflow and on-time delivery.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of production planning, scheduling, manufacturing operations, or supply chain experience.
- Experience with MS Excel (Advanced user) and a ERP/MRP system are required.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and capacity planning.
- Knowledge of MRP, production control, inventory management, and demand planning.
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Receive and analyze customer demand, forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity requirements to provide updated commits to customers.
- Maintain high level of customer communications on delivery schedules and change requests.
- Develop and maintain monthly production schedules & updates as necessary.
- Monitor work order release, production progress, and schedule adherence.
- Manage pull-ins, push-outs, expedites, and schedule changes and support business objectives and customer needs.
- Ensure material availability by collaborating with Supply Chain team.
- Balance production loads across work centers to maximize throughput and resource utilization.
- Identify capacity constraints and recommend corrective actions.
- Communicate production priorities and schedules to manufacturing team.
- Participate in daily production meetings (Tier 1 and Tier 2) and escalation reviews.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
- Generate reports and perform data analysis using ERP/MRP systems.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams regarding product launches, ECOs, and process changes.
Benefits
- Generous PTO
- 401K program with employer matching contribution
- Health, dental, vision Insurance (with generous employer contribution)
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance (fully employer paid)
- Life and AD&D (employer paid & voluntary option)
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
