Onsite Production Planner - Lead Scheduling & Inventory

Wieland Group; 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

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Wieland Group in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate detailed production schedules and ensure on-time customer delivery while optimizing production capacity and inventory levels. This role is fully onsite at our Buffalo site and offers a base salary range that reflects experience.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, leading production planning efforts, monitoring inventory, and driving continuous improvements across execution systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business or related field with 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing planning or supervision.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and work flow.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; manufacturing environment experience.
• APICS certification and/or Lean/Pull System Training recommended.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed production schedules to meet customer shipping commitments.
• Lead production resource planning and oversee labor and material requirements.
• Monitor execution systems and drive process improvements.
• Control inventory to align with master plans and guidelines.
• Build cross-functional knowledge to improve service levels and efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

APICS certification

Lean/Pull System Training

Job description

Wieland Group in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate detailed production schedules and ensure on-time customer delivery while optimizing production capacity and inventory levels. This role is fully onsite at our Buffalo site and offers a base salary range that reflects experience.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, leading production planning efforts, monitoring inventory, and driving continuous improvements across execution systems.