Planner, Staff

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•Hatfield, PA

4d•$70,000 - $73,000•Onsite

About The Position

Curtiss-Wright EST Group is seeking a Production Planner to join its EST team in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. The Production Planner/Scheduler develops, maintains, and optimizes production schedules so products are manufactured and delivered on time. The role coordinates with manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and quality teams to ensure materials, resources, and production capacity are available to meet customer demand and business objectives. The position is onsite in Hatfield, PA, with an annual salary range of $70,000–$73,000. The listed range is a general guideline for a position based in Pennsylvania; qualifications, relevant experience, position scope, market conditions, and business considerations may affect an offer. The position may require exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening.

Requirements

Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
2–3 years of experience in production planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, production plans, and material requirement lists in accordance with the Master Production Schedule for products, proposal efforts, and/or production processes.
Ensure production schedules align with customer demand, contract requirements, and capacity constraints.
Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and quality teams to ensure material and resource availability.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules in response to changes in demand or operational issues.
Identify risks to production timelines and escalate issues to management with proposed mitigation strategies.
Collaborate in continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, cycle times, and on-time delivery performance.
Maintain accurate data in ERP systems to support planning and reporting activities.
Generate and present routine reports on production status, schedule adherence, and key performance indicators (KPIs).