Planner​/Scheduler II

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GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure of 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day.
• 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore.
• A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster.
• Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset.
• Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance.
• Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses.

Job Summary:

The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating and optimizing the production process within the manufacturing environment. Their primary role is to ensure that production activities are carried out efficiently and on time based on MRP, while meeting the company’s standards, customer requirements and minimizing overall inventory. In addition, providing technical expertise for SAP related inquiries.

• Responsible for coordinating and optimizing the production process within a manufacturing environment.
• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, sales forecasts and production capacity.
• Analyze demand and supply to create a balanced production plan that maximizes efficiency and minimizes downtime.
• Create daily, weekly, monthly production schedules to optimize the use of resources, including labor, equipment and materials.
• Prioritize production orders based on factors like customer deadlines, material availability and production constraints.
• Interface with Buyers, Supervisor, M.E.’s and production floor to ensure timely deliveries.
• Assist in any SAP related questions/functions.
• Use MRP (Material Requirement Planning) to plan, release and level production.
• Review production performance metrics such as on-time delivery rates, production efficiency, production order variances, and inventory turnover. Use this data to identify areas for improvement and implement process enhancements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in scheduling and production planning. Implement best practices, new technologies, or methodologies to enhance scheduling accuracy and efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university and/or two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating proficiency in MRP.
• Significant knowledge of SAP.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $55,000 - $72,000 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job‑related reasons.

You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

Please note:

This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or…