Production Capacity Planner: Streamline Schedules

Inland; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Packaging is seeking a Production Capacity Coordinator in Downingtown, PA to align staffing, materials, and production schedules with customer commitments, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal plant performance. You will partner with Operations, Customer Service, Sales, and Leadership to balance capacity, inventory, and staffing while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and accountability.

This role rewards problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Operations, Management, Communications, or related field required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing/production planning.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to anticipate challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Windows-based systems and capability to learn new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage production schedules to support on-time deliveries.
• Coordinate short- and long-term capacity planning to align resources with needs.
• Monitor and adjust schedules as priorities or staffing changes.
• Ensure teams have tools, materials, and information needed to complete work.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, and Customer Service to optimize workflow.
• Review production orders for accuracy before manufacturing begins.
• Participate in daily/weekly planning meetings and monthly planning sessions.
• Develop and maintain employee work schedules and staffing allocations.
• Manage scheduling updates, vacations, call-ins, and leaves.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Windows proficiency

Education

Associate degree in Business/Operations/Management

Tools

ERP

WMS

HRIS

Job description

Inland Packaging is seeking a Production Capacity Coordinator in Downingtown, PA to align staffing, materials, and production schedules with customer commitments, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal plant performance. You will partner with Operations, Customer Service, Sales, and Leadership to balance capacity, inventory, and staffing while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and accountability.

This role rewards problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement,