Manufacturing Planner

JBT Marel • Cleveland, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

At JBT Marel, the Manufacturing Planner supports the manufacturing planning team for the Diversified Food and Health Division’s Bevcorp product line. The role handles administrative tasks and assists with coordinating production schedules. It involves managing production jobs, coordinating materials and suppliers, supporting job costing, and helping ensure projects are completed on time and meet quality expectations. The position is suited to an organized, detail-oriented person interested in manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 3 years of material planning experience.
• Prior experience with manufacturing processes, production planning, and job management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with an ERP system, such as Epicor, including scheduling and material planning.
• Knowledge of industrial processes such as sawing, lathe, milling, heat treating, plating, grinding, and assembly.
• Mechanical work history and knowledge of tools.
• Experience reading and understanding engineered drawings.
• Experience in manufacturing and fast-paced environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to display and promote a positive work environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical engineering or technical degree.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage production jobs through the ERP system, considering demand, verifying workflow, securing materials, and scheduling completion dates to support delivery to internal and external customers.
• Request bids for manufactured parts and issue purchase orders based on cost and delivery.
• Coordinate with Sales Account Executives, suppliers, and delivery personnel regarding timelines and inquiries, and communicate shipping delays.
• Review engineering drawings and bills of materials for parts and assemblies.
• Work with the Material Handler to locate, move, and stage parts on the production floor according to job operations and maintain material flow.
• Work with the purchasing team to request raw material and outsource subcontracting operations for manufactured parts.
• Review completed jobs for costing and edit manufacturing methods for future jobs.
• Provide job-costing support for parts that have not previously been manufactured.
• Adjust shop assembly and manufacturing schedules with the planning team to meet production needs.
• Manage assigned processes for large projects to maintain project continuity and on-time delivery of parts.
• Determine cost-effective approaches to ensure delivery and product quality.
• Perform duties and assigned tasks safely and responsibly.
• Suggest and help implement process improvements, particularly those related to efficiency and customer information.
• Assist in writing new SOP documents to implement changes.
• Report safety hazards and implement new standards as needed.

Benefits

• Medical coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
• Dental coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
• Life insurance beginning on the first day of employment.
• Short-term disability coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
• Long-term disability coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
• Family leave beginning on the first day of employment.
• Vision coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
• Matched 401(k) plan beginning on the first day of employment.
• Employee development and opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED