Production Planner

Saint-Gobain

City of Niagara Falls (NY)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 111,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing

Medical Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Ceramics Division is seeking a Production & Materials Planner at the Wheatfield facility to align production schedules with capacity, manage material flow, and support inventory and customer service to ensure on-time delivery.

The role partners with operations, purchasing, and customer service; requires 3-5 years planning experience, ERP exposure (QAD preferred), and strong Excel skills; Bachelor's preferred.

Qualifications

3 to 5 years of production planning, materials planning, or manufacturing experience.
ERP experience required (QAD strongly preferred).
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Access preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules across multiple departments.
Coordinate with purchasing to manage raw materials and chemical inventory and monitor in-process and finished goods inventory levels.
Enter and manage customer orders within ERP system (QAD) and support order changes, updates, and lead-time communication.
Generate production, inventory, and performance reports for leadership and support ERP transitions and process improvements.

Skills

Production planning

Materials planning

Manufacturing experience

ERP experience

Excel

Access

Education

Associate's degree in Supply Chain/Business

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

QAD ERP

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Production & Materials Planner is responsible for coordinating production schedules, managing material flow, and supporting inventory and customer service functions across the Wheatfield facility. This role partners closely with operations, purchasing, and customer service to ensure on-time delivery, optimized inventory levels, and efficient plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules across multiple departments
Align production plans with plant capacity, material availability, and customer demand
Adjust schedules as needed to meet changing priorities and operational constraints

Materials & Inventory Management

Coordinate with purchasing to manage raw materials and chemical inventory
Monitor in-process and finished goods inventory levels
Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and reduce excess or shortages

Customer & Order Management

Enter and manage customer orders within ERP system (QAD)
Support order changes, updates, and lead-time communication
Monitor service levels and implement improvements to enhance on-time delivery

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Generate production, inventory, and performance reports for leadership
Support ERP system transitions and process improvements
Participate in Lean initiatives, continuous improvement, and cross-functional teams

Education

Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) required
Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience

3 to 5 years of production planning, materials planning, or manufacturing experience
ERP experience required (QAD strongly preferred)
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Access preferred

Core Competencies

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
Detail-oriented with strong analytical capability and decision-making skills

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Combination of office and plant-floor environment
Exposure to manufacturing conditions (dust, noise, temperature variation)
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and work around plant equipment as needed
Must adhere to all safety policies and PPE requirements

Saint-Gobain Ceramics Division regroups Saint-Gobain's businesses specialized in ceramic-based solutions for industrial clients. Our product range spans from advanced ceramic grains and powders, to specialty refractories and ceramic systems. We offer “Material Solutions That Make a Difference”, in the sense that our ceramic products and services are mission-critical to our customers’ own applications. At the heart of industry, we pride ourselves in serving segment-leading customers across the world, through long-term, trust-based relationships. At Saint-Gobain, our people are our most valuable asset so we provide competitive base salary and incentive compensation packages to reward and recognize employees for their contributions toward the company's success.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com .

Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position which is $72,500 to $111,000 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 9% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $79,025 to $120,990. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best needs their individual needs.-

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