Production Planner

New Concept Technology•Emigsville, PA

13d

About The Position

New Concept Technology is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Production Planner to coordinate production schedules, ensure material availability, and support the efficient flow of manufacturing operations. The role works closely with Production, Materials, Purchasing, Customer Service, and other departments to balance customer demand, available resources, and production capacity while meeting delivery commitments. The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. The Production Planner develops and maintains schedules, monitors production progress and work-in-process, coordinates material availability, and communicates schedule changes and order status. The role also maintains accurate planning records and system data, supports inventory accuracy, analyzes production data, and participates in continuous improvement initiatives. The position follows quality management system procedures and applicable company policies and may perform other duties as assigned. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in production planning, production scheduling, materials planning, or a related manufacturing role.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments in a deadline-driven environment.
Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience using an ERP or manufacturing planning system.
Familiarity with work orders, bills of material (BOMs), inventory management, and production routings.
Understanding of material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning, and production scheduling principles.

Nice To Haves

Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with ISO-certified quality management systems.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules based on customer demand, order priorities, material availability, and production capacity.
Review customer orders, forecasts, inventory levels, and work orders to determine production requirements.
Monitor production progress and identify scheduling conflicts, material shortages, capacity constraints, and potential delivery delays.
Coordinate with Purchasing and Materials to ensure raw materials, components, and supplies are available for scheduled production.
Create, release, monitor, and update production work orders in the company's ERP system.
Work with Production Supervisors and department leaders to prioritize jobs and adjust schedules as needed.
Track work-in-process and production performance to ensure jobs are completed according to schedule.
Communicate schedule changes and provide updates on order status and anticipated completion dates.
Collaborate with Customer Service and internal stakeholders to support on-time delivery commitments.
Analyze production data, identify scheduling inefficiencies, and recommend improvements to workflow and resource utilization.
Maintain accurate planning records, production schedules, and system data.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce lead times, and minimize production disruptions.
Support inventory accuracy and material planning to reduce excess inventory and prevent stockouts.
Follow established quality management system procedures and applicable company policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.