Production Planner

Dover Corporation • Allentown, PA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and executing production schedules that balance customer demand, production capacity, and material availability. This role requires a proactive, analytical, and adaptable individual who can align planning with business goals, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure on-time delivery and efficient operations. The Planner will not only create and monitor production schedules but also take ownership of schedule performance, identify gaps, implement corrective actions, and support initiatives that enhance responsiveness, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness in the supply chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or materials management.
• Experience working in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments
• Strong ERP/MRP system experience (Infor/Mapics preferred)
• Advanced Excel/data analysis skills for planning and decision-making.
• Knowledge of capacity management, theory of constraints, and scheduling tools
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and demonstrated ability to apply them
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change, manage competing priorities, and drive accountability.

Nice To Haves

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
• Proven track record of leading or contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in facilitating Kaizen events or implementing lean scheduling practices (set-up wheels, interval calculations, etc.).
• Strong business acumen and ability to balance short-term execution with long-term planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules that align with customer requirements, available capacity, and inventory levels.
• Perform capacity analysis to anticipate constraints and proactively adjust schedules.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, and materials teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure smooth execution.
• Monitor plan adherence, identify deviations, and drive corrective actions to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Proactively ensure material availability to support schedules, escalating and problem-solving when risks arise.
• Lead ramp-up/ramp-down and obsolescence planning to minimize waste and optimize resources.
• Track and report on planning KPIs (schedule adherence, on-time delivery, production attainment).
• Analyze production data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Leverage ERP/MRP systems and analytics tools to optimize planning accuracy and increase visibility across the supply chain.
• Act as a change agent—challenge the status quo, implement planning best practices, and support lean initiatives and other duties as requested.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• commuter benefits
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• paid time off
• business travel services
• employee discounts
• employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level