Custom Automation Manufacturing Planner

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical benefits from day 1

Paid parental leave

Custom automation projects

Engineering-driven environment

Career growth

Craftsmanship and quality

Job summary

JR Automation Technologies, LLC, a Hitachi Group Company, is looking for a Manufacturing Process Planner in Holland, MI. You will optimize manufacturing operations, balance shop capacity, and support complex automation projects on site.

The role requires 3+ years in planning in a low-volume, high-mix environment, proficiency with ERP/MRP, and the ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T. Applicants with APICS or related certification are a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering Technology, Business, or equivalent experience (2 years per year of study).
• Three+ years of planning and scheduling in a low-volume, high-mix environment.
• Experience with production planning, capacity management, and manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• APICS, APA, or related planning/scheduling certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review BOMs, engineering drawings, and specifications for completeness and manufacturability.
• Partner with Supply Chain on make-versus-buy decisions and sourcing strategies.
• Develop manufacturing plans, routing strategies, and scheduling priorities to maximize efficiency.
• Determine material requirements and stock sizes to support fabrication and machining.
• Monitor shop capacity and provide planning recommendations.
• Schedule work based on machine capabilities and priorities.
• Coordinate resources for planned and urgent production.
• Provide visibility into manufacturing constraints and delivery status.
• Support decisions on in-house vs outsourced manufacturing.
• Maintain work orders, schedules, and manufacturing data.

Skills

Manufacturing planning

ERP/MRP

GD&T reading

MS Office

Analytics

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

JR Automation Technologies, LLC, a Hitachi Group Company, is looking for a Manufacturing Process Planner in Holland, MI. You will optimize manufacturing operations, balance shop capacity, and support complex automation projects on site.

The role requires 3+ years in planning in a low-volume, high-mix environment, proficiency with ERP/MRP, and the ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T. Applicants with APICS or related certification are a plus.