Planner - Manufacturing

ENTEK Manufacturing LLC; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTEK Manufacturing LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Planner – Machine Shop to join their team in Henderson, Nevada. This role focuses on planning and coordinating manufacturing operations to meet production needs while maintaining inventory balance.

Key tasks include developing production schedules, evaluating resource availability, and supporting Lean Manufacturing initiatives. A high school diploma and at least two years of related experience are required. This is a full-time position with a day shift work schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in production planning and scheduling.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules for machine shop resources.
• Create, schedule, and release production orders.
• Monitor production status and communicate updates.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Analytical skills

Strong Excel skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

ENTEK is excited to welcome a Manufacturing Planner – Machine Shop to our team in Henderson, Nevada. If you thrive on planning, scheduling, and coordinating manufacturing operations while balancing production capacity, inventory needs, and customer commitments, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

What You’ll Do

As a Manufacturing Planner – Machine Shop, you’ll be responsible for planning and scheduling machine shop resources to support production requirements, project timelines, and inventory objectives. You’ll work closely with machine shop leadership, supply chain, operations, project management, and sales teams to ensure efficient execution of production schedules while driving continuous improvement.

In This Role, You Will

• Develop and maintain production schedules for machine shop resources, both internal and external, to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime
• Create, schedule, and release production orders to support customer orders, projects, and inventory replenishment requirements
• Evaluate raw material availability, equipment capacity, and production priorities before releasing work orders
• Develop weekly production schedules by machine and priority level in coordination with machine shop leadership
• Create new manufacturing routes and update existing routes, BOMs, pick lists, and process times within ERP systems
• Monitor production status and communicate schedule updates, delays, and issues to stakeholders
• Reschedule production activities to address disruptions, quality concerns, design changes, and resource constraints
• Maintain awareness of internal and external lead times, backlogs, and production capacity
• Provide lead‑time estimates and schedule commitments to sales and project management teams
• Facilitate regular meetings with operations, project management, sales, and machine shop leadership regarding schedules, backlog, lead times, and production performance
• Analyze production data and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, and optimize workflows
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen events, 5S, Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), and continuous improvement activities
• Represent ENTEK professionally when interacting with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in production planning and scheduling of manufactured components
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints
• Strong Excel skills, including working with formulas and production data
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively coordinate activities across multiple departments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a machine shop, fabrication, or industrial manufacturing environments
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, routing development, and BOM management
• Knowledge of machining processes, manufacturing workflows, and production planning methodologies
• Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

Your Work Schedule

This is a full‑time, exempt position working Monday through Friday, day shift.

ENTEK is an equal opportunity employer.

ENTEK’s locations are non‑smoking.