Production Planner

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing; Town of Arcade (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing in Arcade, NY is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate schedules, balance demand, and ensure materials and resources align for on-time delivery. You will collaborate with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to optimize production flow in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3–5 years in production planning, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to read drawings and BOMs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schedules, and BOMs.
• 3–5 years of production planning experience in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules to meet demand while optimizing efficiency and costs.
• Review orders, contracts, drawings, and docs to determine production needs.
• Coordinate activities across departments and adjust schedules with changes.
• Partner with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to ensure smooth flow.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Production Planner

Keep Production Running. Drive Efficiency. Deliver Results.

We're looking for a detail-oriented Production Planner to coordinate production schedules, balance customer demand, and ensure materials, resources, and production activities are aligned for on-time delivery. In this role, you'll collaborate with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to optimize production flow, solve scheduling challenges, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules to meet customer demand while optimizing efficiency, inventory levels, and production costs.
• Review customer orders, contract specifications, drawings, and project documentation to determine production requirements.
• Coordinate production activities across departments and revise schedules as needed due to engineering changes, material shortages, work backlogs, or shifting priorities.
• Partner closely with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to ensure smooth production flow and timely project completion.
• Analyze production data, identify trends and improvement opportunities, and prepare reports to support operational performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• 3-5 years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, production schedules, and bills of materials.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Our Culture

We're committed to creating a collaborative workplace built on open communication, respect, and continuous improvement. Every team member is expected to embody our core values of Integrity, Trust, Creativity & Courage, Teamwork, and Excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to safely navigate a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.

Attendance Requirements

Attendance on a regular, consistent basis is mandatory.

Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation under the ADA or other state or federal law to perform the essential job functions as listed above, you may request an accommodation in the interview process.

Salary Range

$62,500 - $70,000, depending upon experience.

** Sign-on Bonus! **

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Position Production Planner

Division Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location Steel & O'Brien - Arcade

This position is currently accepting applications.