Production Planner

Corning•Village of Fairport, NY

2d•$71,930 - $98,904•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner is responsible for translating the master production schedule (MPS) into a detailed, executable finite schedule for the manufacturing site. This includes planning production at the SKU, line or department, day/shift/hour level to ensure efficient use of assets, labor, and materials while maintaining customer service expectations. The role collaborates closely with operations, integrated planning, logistics, quality, and procurement to adjust in real time to operational changes and minimize disruptions. The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field preferred.
3+ years of experience in production scheduling, shop floor coordination, or integrated planning.
Proficiency in SAP, MES or scheduling systems and basic ERP functions.
Deep understanding of manufacturing asset capabilities and constraints.
Ability to perform scenario planning and interpret production data (rates, yields, OEE).
Familiarity with short-term planning processes and finite scheduling logic.
Problem solving and decision-making under time constraints
Attention to detail and proactive issue resolution
Effective verbal communication and alignment across function
Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic production environment
Continuous improvement and system/process thinking

Responsibilities

Develop a detailed, finite production schedule (hourly/shift-level) that aligns with the MPS and reflects actual resource availability (equipment, materials, staffing).
Generate, release, and manage work orders in the system, ensuring timely execution aligned with the production plan.
Monitor execution of the production schedule and identify gaps or deviations.
Collaborate with operations daily to address schedule adherence issues and re-sequence work orders when needed.
Partner with operations, quality, engineering, and maintenance to resolve process parameters issues impacting schedule performance.
Maintain accurate scheduling parameters including production rates, downtime requirements, and shift calendars.
Ensure that the finite schedule supports overall site service, inventory, and cost targets.
Participate in improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen, Lean) and share best practices with other lines/sites.
Support digital scheduling maturity by improving system input quality and helping develop advanced MES capabilities.