Production Planner

Overview

Role Overview The Production Planner/Scheduler is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring the flow of projects through the project life cycle for the entire Company (Buffalo, NY). This role provides timely planning and scheduling of manufacturing work orders to the production floor and works in conjunction with the project management team.

• Create daily, weekly, and long-term production plans, converting customer needs into actionable manufacturing schedules.
• Balance labor, machine capacity, inventory, and materials to meet production targets.
• Review open sales orders to determine customer requirements
• Support demand forecasting and resource planning activities
• Address unforeseen production issues and reallocate resources as needed.
• Coordinate delivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet production schedule
• Utilize MES/ERP system to auto ‐ generate manufacturing work orders
• Coordinate between warehouse and purchasing on material shortages
• Notify Operations & Sales of any schedule impacts to customers
• Coordinate/expedite manufacturing builds to ensure schedules are achieved
• Completes status reports, such as production progress, customer information and materials inventory
• Identify areas for improvement in the production process and provide feedback.

• At least 3 years’ experience in production planning
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Ability to interact well with internal and external customers
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient use of computer systems and software applications
• In ‐ depth knowledge of ERP software preferred
• Associate’s degree – preferable focus on Production Planning, Operations Management, Business Administration or related field.