Manufacturing Planner

Standex • Fairfield, OH

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About The Position

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible. Standex Electronics is a worldwide market leader in the design, development and manufacture of standard reed switch-based sensor solutions and custom electro-magnetic components, including magnetics products. We are a global team of problem solvers who can provide custom and/or standard solutions through our diverse and dynamic capabilities. Our approach is to strategically partner with customers to conquer challenges and deliver reliable high-quality results through our engineering and components. These parts serve an array of markets globally, and through our customer driven innovation – improve the overall performance and efficiency at which end products operate. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Manufacturing Planner to oversee production scheduling and materials planning to ensure efficient and timely manufacturing operations. The Manufacturing Planner will work closely with procurement, production, engineering, and inventory teams to develop and maintain production schedules, manage material requirements, and support on-time delivery of finished goods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• APICS CPIM certification or similar is a plus.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles.
• Advanced Excel or data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust master production schedules based on customer demand, sales forecasts, and inventory targets.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor work orders and production progress to identify potential bottlenecks or delays.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to resolve scheduling conflicts or supply issues.
• Analyze inventory levels and recommend adjustments to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase planning accuracy and manufacturing efficiency.
• Communicate schedule updates, changes, and priorities to stakeholders across departments.
• Prepare and present regular planning and performance reports to management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees