Material Planner I

Kawneer • Bloomsburg, PA

13d

About The Position

A Material Planner I schedules, manages, and optimizes production planning for at least one dedicated manufacturing line. The role balances production capacity with customer demand, ensures material availability, and supports operational efficiency through communication across manufacturing and customer service teams.

The planner manages production timelines and workflows, adjusts schedules to distribute workload and expedite orders, and coordinates with order processing personnel and manufacturing leadership to resolve bottlenecks and maintain uninterrupted order flow. The role also oversees the availability of raw materials and components and manages lead times to support sales enablement and order acquisition.

The position calls for analytical, problem-solving, change management, organizational, multitasking, decision-making, communication, collaboration, accountability, and adaptability skills, along with a professional demeanor and focus on detail and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required upon hire.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and change management skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and a focus on continuous process improvement.
• Sound decision-making using structured problem-solving processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and organizational levels.
• Ownership, accountability, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and a professional attitude and demeanor.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel and JD Edwards.
• Prior experience in inventory management, production scheduling, workflow optimization, and supplier/customer relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Direct production scheduling and workflow optimization for a dedicated manufacturing line to balance capacity and fulfill customer demand.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules to maintain an even workload and identify opportunities to expedite orders.
• Partner with order processing personnel and manufacturing leadership to streamline communication, resolve bottlenecks, and maintain uninterrupted order flow.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials and components to meet customer demand and minimize production downtime.
• Manage production timelines and lead times to support sales enablement and order acquisition.

What This Job Offers

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