Manufacturing Process Planner - Automation Projects

JRAutomation; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Medical benefits from day one

Paid parental leave

Unique custom automation projects

Engineering-driven environment

Career growth and skill development

Craftsmanship and quality focus

Job summary

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, seeks a Manufacturing Process Planner in Holland, MI to optimize operations, balance shop capacity, and support execution of custom automation projects. You will review BOMs, drawings, and specs to ensure manufacturability and collaborate with Supply Chain on make-versus-buy decisions.

This onsite role offers competitive wages, medical benefits from day one, parental leave, and opportunities for growth in an engineering-driven team focused on craftsmanship

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3+ years of planning and scheduling in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing.
• 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.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review BOMs, engineering drawings, and specs for completeness and manufacturability.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain on make-versus-buy decisions and sourcing strategies.
• Develop manufacturing plans, routing strategies, and scheduling priorities.
• Determine material requirements and stock sizes for fabrication and machining.
• Monitor shop capacity and provide short- and long-term planning recommendations.
• Schedule work based on machine capabilities, workforce skills and production priorities.
• Coordinate resources to support planned production and urgent orders.
• Provide visibility into manufacturing constraints, delivery status, and performance.
• Decide in-house vs outsourced manufacturing activities.
• Maintain work orders, production schedules, and manufacturing data.
• Ensure documentation and production information are accessible to shop personnel.
• Track on-time delivery and key manufacturing metrics.
• Maintain dashboards and performance reporting.

Skills

Planning experience

Capacity management

Engineering drawings

Analytical skills

ERP/MRP systems

JR Automation experience

APICS certification

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering Technology, Business, or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP/MRP software

Job description

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, seeks a Manufacturing Process Planner in Holland, MI to optimize operations, balance shop capacity, and support execution of custom automation projects. You will review BOMs, drawings, and specs to ensure manufacturability and collaborate with Supply Chain on make-versus-buy decisions.

This onsite role offers competitive wages, medical benefits from day one, parental leave, and opportunities for growth in an engineering-driven team focused on craftsmanship