Production Planner

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match

Profit Sharing

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright EST Group in Hatfield, PA is seeking a Production Planner to develop and optimize schedules, coordinating with manufacturing, procurement, engineering and quality teams to ensure on-time delivery. The role requires 2–3 years of planning experience, ERP/MRP proficiency, and strong analytical skills for a fast-paced environment.

Salary commensurate with experience, with a posted range of $70,000 to $73,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems in manufacturing.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 2-3 years in production planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains detailed production schedules aligned with the Master Production Schedule to meet demand and capacity.
• Monitors progress and adjusts schedules in response to demand changes or issues.
• Identifies risks to timelines and escalates with mitigation steps; supports continuous improvement.
• Keeps ERP data accurate and generates reports on status, adherence, and KPIs.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Production planning

Job description

We're looking for a Production Planner to join our EST team in Hatfield, PA!

The Production Planner/Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules to ensure products are manufactured and delivered on time. This role coordinates with manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and quality teams to ensure materials, resources, and production capacity are available to meet customer demand and business objectives.

Location: Hatfield, PA (Onsite)

Salary Range: $70,000-$73,000 Annual

Benefits: We Take Care of Our People

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

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.

YOUR CHALLENGE:

• Develops and maintains detailed production schedules, production plans and material requirement lists in accordance with the Master Production Schedule, for products, proposal efforts and/or production processes. Ensures production schedules are aligned with customer demand, contract requirements, and capacity constraints. Coordinates with manufacturing, procurement, engineering and quality teams to ensure material and resource availability. (25%)
• Monitors production progress and adjusts schedules in response to changes in demand, or operational issues. (25%)
• Identifies risks to production timelines and escalates issues to management with proposed mitigation strategies. Collaborates in continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, cycle times and on-time delivery performance. (25%)
• Maintains accurate data in ERP systems to support planning and reporting activities. Generates and presents routine reports on production status, schedule adherence and key performance indicators (KPIs). (25%)

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Working knowledge of with ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• 2-3 years of experience of production planning and scheduling.

Who We Are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright EST Group specializes in the design and manufacture of highly-engineered tube plugging products and repair services for shell and tube heat exchangers, condensers, coolers and chillers. Our flagship product, Pop-A-Plug® Heat Exchanger Tube Plugs, are the industry’s leading technology for plugging leaking and degraded heat exchanger tubes. EST Group also engineers and manufactures GripTight® test and isolation plugs to greatly simplify and expedite pressure testing and/or isolation of piping, tubing, valves, pressure vessels and a multitude of special applications.

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.

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