Production Planner

Corning • Surry, NH

275d • $60,410 - $83,065

About The Position

The Production Planner will play a crucial role in optimizing production plans and schedules, coordinating resources, and ensuring timely completion of manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in operations management, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• 0-2+ years of working experience in production management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate production schedules clearly and concisely.

Nice To Haves

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of production planning principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in production scheduling software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Epicor) for generating and managing production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans for assigned manufacturing lines, balancing demand and inventory against capacity realities to determine volume and timing.
• Create and maintain detailed production schedules and coordinate daily management of the execution of this schedule.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods, and coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure adequate supply to support downstream production schedules and customer deliveries.
• Collaborate closely with production managers, team leads, and procurement staff to coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials required for production activities.
• Track production progress, identify deviations from the schedule, and take proactive measures to address delays or bottlenecks to maintain on-time delivery.
• Conduct root cause analysis to determine impact of planning decisions and correct course, as necessary.
• Effectively communicate production schedules, priorities, and changes to production leads, supervisors, customer service, and relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity.
• Maintain manufacturing master data accuracy, ensuring that settings accurately reflect operating parameters and manufacturing realities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• Company-paid pension benefit.
• Paid parental leave.
• Family building support.
• Fitness programs.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• PTO.
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree