Production Planner

AVStar Fuel Systems•Auburn, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

AVStar Fuel Systems Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Production Planner to coordinate production schedules, manage inventory, and ensure materials and resources are available to meet customer delivery commitments. The role involves coordinating shop capacity, production priorities, labor, and material availability; managing inventory and material flow; and working with Manufacturing and Purchasing to resolve scheduling and material issues. The planner monitors production and inventory performance and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support lean manufacturing initiatives while ensuring compliance with quality management system requirements and safety procedures.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in manufacturing or a related field preferred.
Three or more years of production planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling software; JobBOSS experience preferred.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and lean manufacturing principles preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer requirements and delivery deadlines.
Coordinate shop capacity, production priorities, labor, and material availability.
Manage inventory levels, work-in-process (WIP), job kits, and material flow.
Use ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling software to plan and monitor production.
Work closely with Manufacturing and Purchasing to resolve scheduling and material issues.
Monitor production performance and inventory accuracy.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support lean manufacturing initiatives.
Ensure compliance with quality management system requirements and safety procedures.