Production Planner

MACNY's Job Board•Village of New York Mills, NY

13d•$55,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Fountainhead Group is seeking a Production Planner / Scheduler to support manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Vice President of Production Control and Logistics, this role develops and maintains production schedules that support customer demand while optimizing manufacturing capacity, labor, materials, inventory levels, and on-time delivery. The planner works closely with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Materials, Sales, Engineering, and Quality to ensure production requirements are understood and executed efficiently. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can change quickly.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and production flow.
Experience working with an ERP/MRP system.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple competing requirements and adjust quickly to changing conditions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Epicor/Kinetic.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 applications.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer requirements, inventory levels, available capacity, and manufacturing priorities.
Coordinate production schedules with manufacturing supervisors and department leaders.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address delays, material shortages, equipment downtime, staffing issues, or changing customer requirements.
Work with purchasing and materials management to ensure required raw materials, components, and outside services are available when needed.
Maintain accurate planning data, production orders, lead times, and scheduling information in the ERP/MRP system.
Coordinate with Sales and Customer Service regarding production commitments and changes to customer requirements.
Coordinate weekly production meetings and provide updates on current and upcoming production requirements.
Maintain appropriate documentation and planning reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.