Production Planner

EMD Curtiss Wright Electro Mechanical; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Engineered Pump Division (EPD) in Bethlehem, PA seeks a Production Planner to manage planning for pump projects, align with the Integrated Master Schedule, and coordinate across purchasing, quality, engineering, and operations. The role emphasizes BOM-based planning,_supplier collaboration, and process improvement.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in planning, defense industry exposure, and familiarity with Oracle or similar ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of production, material, or project planning experience (BOM structure).
• Defense Industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Government contracting projects.
• Understanding of supply chain planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, and logistics.
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP system is a plus.
• Experience working in project teams and with strategic sourcing.
• Lean and/or Six-Sigma experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proactive and collaborative.
• Self-starter, motivated and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all planning activities relative to EPD pump projects.
• Review engineering requirements and time-phase to support the Integrated Master Schedule.
• Determine material requirements from engineering and production schedules.
• Coordinate movement of materials with purchasing, quality, production, engineering, testing, and scheduling.
• Plan parts requirements for layouts (kitting) and assemblies.
• Prepare work orders and purchase requisitions based on master production schedule and inventory.
• Prepare routings, pick lists, and shop job packets.
• Assist management in resolving over-shipments, shortages, engineering changes, and cancellations.
• Monitor and record status-to-plan data; lead non-exempt personnel as needed.
• Recommend inventory levels to meet project requirements.

Skills

BOM planning experience

Supply chain concepts

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Self-starter

Defense industry understanding

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Project management tools

Job description

Production Planner

Curtiss-Wright Engineered Pump Division (EPD), based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is a leading supplier of pumps and components which meet the demanding requirements of the U.S. Navy’s surface and submerged fleet. In addition, EPD also provides a wide variety of spare and replacement parts, composite pump components, and support services for complete overhaul, upgrade and in-field expertise. Assigned to the Program Management Office of the EPD business unit, this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced planner to step into a challenging role of all aspects of project planning. You will have responsibilities to assigned projects working across departments including Quality, Sourcing, Engineering and Operations to create requisitions for materials and services, track status of purchase orders to update project schedules and be a contributing team member to developing best practices in support of continuous improvement. You possess strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills and proven competencies with ERP systems and other computer software (e.g.; Oracle and Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project).

Location: Bethlehem, PA Salary: $65,000 to $82,000 Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Responsible for all planning activities relative to EPD pump projects.
• Reviews manufacturing requirements generated by Engineering and then time-phases the requirements to support the Integrated Master Schedule.
• Determines material requirements from engineering and need by dates based on production schedules and contract delivery dates.
• Coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, quality, production, engineering, testing, and scheduling.
• Plans parts requirements for layouts (kitting) and assemblies
• Prepares work orders/purchase requisitions for the production or procurement of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.
• Also, prepares routings, pick lists, and shop job packets.
• Assists management in resolving problems concerning over-shipments, shortages, engineering changes and cancellations.
• Monitors and records status-to-plan data.
• May lead activities of non-exempt personnel.
• Recommends inventory levels to meet project requirements.
• Other duties as necessary.

What You Bring

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain security clearances.
• Bachelor’s Degree in or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of production, material, or project planning experience (BOM structure).
• Prior experience working in the Defense Industry is preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with Government contracting projects.
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, and logistics.
• Experience with Oracle or a similar ERP system is an asset.
• Having worked in project teams.
• Strategic sourcing experience/skills.
• Lean and/or Six-Sigma experience and knowledge is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and develop effective working relationships.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, action-oriented, proactive, collaborative, and results-driven.

Who We Are

For more information, please visit us at https://www.cw-ems.com/epd/default.aspx #LI-MB No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export‑controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export‑controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss‑Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss‑Wright is an integrated, market‑facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss‑Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world‑class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss‑Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer

Our Employees

Opportunity

As part of the Curtiss‑Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work

The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment

The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.