Production Planner - Electronics Manufacturing Services

Impact Electronic Solutions; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 49,593 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

Impact Electronic Solutions is hiring a Production Planner in Vancouver. This role involves developing, coordinating, and maintaining production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of planning experience, ideally within the electronics manufacturing sector, and be proficient in using Epicor ERP systems. The position emphasizes effective communication and collaboration with various departments.

Wage range for this position is $36.00-$42.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years experience in planning and scheduling in electronics manufacturing.
• Understanding of master scheduling and forecasting processes is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining production schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
• Communicate with Sales, Operations, and Purchasing to align production with demand.
• Identify root causes of scheduling issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to analyze data

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Ability to prioritize tasks

Tools

Epicor ERP system

Integrated MRP/ERP system

Job description

Position Summary The Production Planner is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining production schedules to ensure on-time delivery while maximizing efficiency across the manufacturing process. This role works closely with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, and Plant leadership to align production with customer demand, inventory levels, and capacity forecasts. The Production Planner leverages ERP/MRP systems, advanced planning tools, and analytics to optimize schedules, monitor costs, and identify and resolve scheduling issues. Additionally, the role drives process improvement initiatives, maintains accurate planning parameters, and serves as the primary point of contact for commitment dates.

Position Title: Production Planner

Department: Supply Chain Management

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Wage Range: $36.00-$42.00

Principal Accountabilities

• Schedule all areas to ensure on-time deliveries for customers at the highest rate of production efficiency possible.
• Provides clear definition of production demand to Plant leadership for manning purposes.
• Participates in the development of detailed, achievable production schedules, measures and reports performance to schedule.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates production through affected areas such as inventory control, manufacturing and project management.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations and Purchasing to meet customer demand. Support sales goals, inventory control and capacity forecasting.
• Coordinate the acquisition of materials and components as required to support the production floor to insure clean to build.
• Serve as the main point of contact for commitment dates.
• Communicate proactively with affected internal customers as issues occur.
• Identifying root causes of scheduling problems and correcting them.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Developing and implementing process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in planning and scheduling preferably in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience using an Epicor ERP system or four (4) years using integrated (MRP/ERP) system.
• Understanding of master scheduling and forecasting processes.
• Possess excellent verbal communication skills both verbal and written, to support effective correspondence with internal as well as external customers.
• Ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple tasks to completion.
• Ability to interact with various internal departments.
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and implement effective solutions.
• Proficiency using MS Office software i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook.

As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, Impact ES Vancouver conducts background checks on all final candidates. These checks may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, depending on the position. All background checks will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). A candidate's background will not be used as the sole basis for disqualification unless it is determined to be directly related to the responsibilities of the position.