Production Planner

ESI•Altoona, PA

About The Position

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc., is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner for a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role helps ensure efficient production operations by managing schedules, coordinating materials, and supporting inventory accuracy. The planner works closely with production, purchasing, warehouse, and customer service teams to align production demands with customer needs. Responsibilities include managing production work orders and schedules in the ERP system, running and analyzing MRP reports, planning intermediate feed items, monitoring production progress, and adjusting schedules to meet delivery expectations. The role also supports inventory and materials management through cycle counts, discrepancy investigations, purchase orders, and monitoring material availability. The planner communicates priorities and constraints across teams, maintains accurate planning data, and identifies opportunities to improve scheduling, inventory accuracy, and production efficiency. The company describes its culture through five values: Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. It emphasizes innovation, high-quality standards, environmentally sustainable solutions, an inclusive and collaborative culture, and work-life balance. The listed compensation range is $60,000–$75,000 annually, with a performance-related bonus plan and benefits.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory management, or manufacturing operations.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Understanding of manufacturing operations and ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
Strong planning, organization, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
Clear communication and effective collaboration with production, purchasing, warehouse, and customer service teams.
Ability to prioritize competing demands and adapt to changing business needs.
Proactive, solution-oriented approach; ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team.
Ability to use data, systems, and critical thinking to support informed decisions and operational success.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Manufacturing, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
Experience with JD Edwards (JDE).
Motivation to support continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Manage and process production work orders in the ERP system.
Run MRP reports and analyze material and production requirements.
Prioritize, release, and communicate production schedules to manufacturing teams.
Plan and order intermediate feed items needed to support production.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to meet customer delivery expectations.
Process work order issues and completions within JDE.
Lead cycle count activities and investigate inventory discrepancies.
Collaborate with operations teams to prevent material shortages and reduce excess inventory.
Generate purchase orders for raw materials based on production requirements.
Monitor inventory levels to ensure materials are available for production schedules.
Partner with production, purchasing, warehouse, and customer service teams to support operational goals.
Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, and material constraints.
Assist in resolving planning, scheduling, and inventory challenges.
Maintain accurate planning and inventory data within company systems.
Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes, inventory accuracy, and production efficiency.
Support a safe, organized, and customer-focused manufacturing environment.