Buffalo Onsite Production Planner | Plan, Optimize, Deliver

Wieland North America, Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Paid vacation & holidays

Growth opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

Wieland North America, Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate detailed production schedules and ensure on-time delivery.

The role focuses on efficient use of production capacity and inventory management within budgeted costs, with a base salary range of $62,000 to $80,000 and a day shift. The successful candidate will lead manufacturing planning activities, maintain schedule integrity, and collaborate across teams to optimize service levels and inventory performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business or related field with 3–5 years of experience, or equivalent manufacturing planning experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and work product flow.
• APICS certification and/or Lean/Pull System Training strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed production schedules to establish sequencing and lead times to meet customer shipping commitments.
• Lead manufacturing teams in production resource planning and support activities, overseeing labor schedules and material requirements.
• Maintain integrity of Execution & Control systems via monitoring and reporting; promote continual process improvements.
• Monitor and control inventory levels to support demand and align with master plans and guidelines.
• Develop cross-functional knowledge to improve system performance and meet company targets in service, inventory, and efficiency.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Supply chain

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

APICS certification

Lean/Pull System Training

Job description

Wieland North America, Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate detailed production schedules and ensure on-time delivery.

The role focuses on efficient use of production capacity and inventory management within budgeted costs, with a base salary range of $62,000 to $80,000 and a day shift. The successful candidate will lead manufacturing planning activities, maintain schedule integrity, and collaborate across teams to optimize service levels and inventory performance.