Production Planner

Kurt J. Lesker Company; Pennsylvania (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Planner, where you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth manufacturing operations. This position involves proactive problem-solving and project management to keep production on track. You will collaborate with various teams to address potential delays and maintain schedules, making a significant impact on the efficiency of operations. With a strong emphasis on workplace culture and sustainability, this innovative firm offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about optimizing processes and driving success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

On-site gym and running trail

Health & wellness programs

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in machine shop scheduling.
• Ability to create and understand reports for production decisions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates resources for production projects and job movement.
• Collaborates with procurement to expedite materials and parts.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Scheduling software proficiency

Microsoft Office products

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

Associate's degree in relevant field

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Job description

Are you a proactive problem-solver with a desire for keeping projects on track? Join our team as a Production Planner and play a pivotal role in ensuring our manufacturing operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Who We Are:

Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC) stands at the forefront of technological innovation on an international scale, providing advanced manufacturing solutions that cater to a diverse range of critical industries. With over 70 years of excellence, KJLC has established itself as a pivotal force in the semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical sectors, manufacturing and delivering high-quality vacuum products and systems that are integral to the development of cutting-edge technologies. We’ve been recognized for our workplace culture, sustainability, ethics, and manufacturing excellence. Learn more about our Manufacturing Division here: Kurt J. Lesker Company Manufacturing Division.

The Production Planner ensures efficient job movement through the machine shop and coordinates necessary resources for production projects. They collaborate across the business to identify, assess and address potential delays, maintaining ERP milestone dates for on-time delivery. This role also involves project management responsibilities, including planning and executing production projects to ensure they meet business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Actively reviews job progress, identifies problem areas and provides guidance
• Collaborates with procurement to expedite raw materials and subcontracted parts to meet scheduled deliveries
• Partners with project management and shop floor supervisors to develop solutions that keep jobs on schedule
• Addresses questions and resolves issues related to specific project schedules
• Monitors non-conformances that could impact scheduled deliveries and expedites their resolution to keep jobs on track
• Analyzes scheduled versus actual completion dates to identify areas for improvement
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, including human resources and safety regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required

• Associate’s degree or minimum 5 years’ experience in machine shop scheduling
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
• Proficiency with scheduling software and Microsoft office products
• Ability to create and understand reports to make production decisions

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a technical field
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX

Benefits We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Climate-controlled environment
• On-site gym and running trail
• Health & wellness programs, including mental, physical, and financial (on-site yoga, meditation, seminars, flu shots, biometric screening, annual 5K, and waste pick-up events)
• Recycling program, solar panels, and electric vehicle plug-in station
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee recognition programs

#LI-Onsite

The Kurt J. Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our human resources department at [e-mail] or call [phone] to provide the nature of your request.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain, Analyst, and Project Management

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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