Production Planner

Gooch & Housego Keene•Keene, NH

55d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner is responsible for determining “the what and the when,” coordinating materials, labor and equipment, and producing a production schedule that satisfies both customer needs and company targets. This role will work with the Director of Operations and other members of Management to develop and manage a production schedule in a high mix, low volume precision manufacturing environment, all while considering material availability and plant capacity, with the goal of level loading the facility.

Requirements

3-7 years’ experience in production scheduling
Knowledge and experience with ERP/MRP systems (SYSPRO)
Inventory management
BOM and Routing management
Capacity planning
Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Excel
Strong organizational skills
Attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Cross-functional collaboration
Ability to prioritize
Ability to flourish in high-pressure environment

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules that balance customer commitments, material availability, labor capacity, and equipment constraints.
Translate customer demand, forecasts, and sales orders into executable manufacturing plans and work order priorities.
Monitor schedule performance, manufacturing backlog, and on-time delivery metrics, adjusting priorities and recovery plans as required.
Coordinate with Operations, Customer Service, and Management to communicate schedule risks, production constraints, and delivery commitments.
Ensure materials, components, and production documentation are available to support planned manufacturing activities.
Coordinate with Supply Chain to resolve shortages, expedite critical materials, and maintain inventory accuracy.
Evaluate labor, equipment, and facility capacity against demand requirements and identify bottlenecks that may impact delivery performance.
Maintain accurate planning data within the ERP/MRP system, including lead times, inventory transactions, planning parameters, BOMs, and routings.
Track work order progress from release through completion and ensure timely closure of manufacturing orders.
Support quality, inspection, rework, and corrective action activities to minimize disruption to production schedules.
Develop and maintain planning reports, dashboards, and operational metrics that improve visibility and decision-making.
Identify and implement improvements that enhance schedule attainment, production flow, lead time, inventory management, and overall operational performance.