Production Planner / CNC Programmer

Sentry Equipment Erectors LLC; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental coverage

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan with company 1

Job summary

Sentry Equipment Erectors LLC, a ProMach subsidiary, seeks a Production Planner to manage production scheduling, material availability, and inventory control across the shop. The role collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Inventory to meet schedules, while supporting machine shop programming requirements and releases.

Experience with ERP systems and CAM programming is preferred. Responsibilities include material planning, BOM accuracy, and coordinating with vendors to maintain smooth

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a production and material planning role.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred but not required.
• Prior experience with an ERP system required; Syteline experience preferred.
• Prior machine programming experience required; Gibbs Cam experience preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in production planning and quality control principles.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety guidelines and protocols on the shop floor.
• Utilize ERP system to determine current material availability or anticipated date of receipt.
• Ensure required materials are present prior to releasing job orders to production.
• Process the Material Planner Workbench daily for engineering releases, customer orders and stock replenishment.
• Organize and deliver necessary materials to specified locations to meet production goals.
• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure an accurate Bill of Material.
• Process engineering releases to ensure designs meet manufacturing guidelines.
• Review manufacturing requirements of all parts to verify if our manufacturing capabilities offer the best cost and lead time.
• Solicit quotes from outside vendors as needed.
• Create NC programs for the machine centers within manufacturing Process add-ons for jobs on the floor.
• Process aftermarket orders in the same manner as engineering releases.
• Collaborate with appropriate departments as a liaison to ensure effective working relationships.

Skills

Production planning

Material planning

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Syteline

Gibbs Cam

Job description

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem‑solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you. At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey.

At Sentry Equipment & Sentry Equipment & Erectors, LLC, a subsidiary of ProMach’s Systems business, we have a longstanding reputation in the industries we serve. We offer an extensive portfolio of conveyor equipment and related container handling machinery. We specialize in integrating packaging equipment and conveying systems into cost-effective and efficient plan designs.

In your role as the Production Planner at Sentry, you will be responsible for planning and releasing production jobs while ensuring material availability, accurate inventory control, and effective support of shop operations. This role also includes responsibility for machine shop programming and requires prior hands‑on machining and/or programming experience. The position works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Inventory to ensure production schedules are met efficiently, accurately, and safely.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety guidelines and protocols on the shop floor
• Utilize ERP system to determine current material availability or anticipated date of receipt
• Ensure required materials are present prior to releasing job orders to production
• Process the Material Planner Workbench daily for engineering releases, customer orders and stock replenishment
• Organize and deliver necessary materials to specified locations to meet production goals
• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure an accurate Bill of Material
• Process engineering releases to ensure designs meet manufacturing guidelines
• Review manufacturing requirements of all parts to verify if our manufacturing capabilities offer the best cost and lead time.
• Solicit quotes from outside vendors as needed
• Create NC programs for the machine centers within manufacturing Process add-ons for jobs on the floor
• Process aftermarket orders in the same manner as engineering releases
• Collaborate with appropriate departments as a liaison to ensure effective working relationships

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a production and material planning role
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred but not required
• Prior experience with an ERP system required, Syteline experience preferred
• Prior machine programming experience required, Gibbs Cam experience preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in production planning and quality control principles
• Excellent attention to detail

Benefits

• Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match.
• There is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!
• Hourly Pay Rate Range: $31.00 - $38.00

About ProMach

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities. We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast‑paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

Equal Opportunity

ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States.

Pro Mach is a drug‑free workplace.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Company Culture

ProMach may not be a brand you see on store or pharmacy shelves, but we are integral to your daily life, powering the processing and packaging machines behind consumer goods, food and nutrition, health, and everyday products. At ProMach, we are committed to responsibility, honesty, safety, and helping you grow. We seek individuals eager to shine—whether creative, strategic, technical, or persuasive—offering opportunities to shape your career in exciting directions. You’ll be challenged and rewarded, making an impact on our customers' performance while helping to build the future of packaging innovation.

Our mission—to help customers protect their reputations and grow consumer trust—along with our core values, drives us to perform with passion, accountability, and proactive problem‑solving. We emphasize collaboration and innovation, where every employee and voice matters, ensuring consistency and excellence in everything we do. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of something that lasts.