Production Planner I

Ecolab; Green Tree (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab in Green Tree, PA is seeking a Production Planner to ensure on-time manufacturing and maintain safety stock. You will coordinate production orders and collaborate across production, logistics, and quality teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 3+ years in production or materials planning, strong ERP experience, and excellent communication. SAP experience is a plus; this is a full-time, on-site position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years in production planning or raw material planning in equipment/electronics manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP systems; SAP experience a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Plan production orders to support on-time delivery and maintain safety stock.
• Participate in daily planning meetings and assign priorities to planning tasks.
• Review open order reports and ensure production plan supports on-time delivery.
• Update production schedule and adjust ship dates based on capacity and material constraints.
• Work cross-functionally with production, logistics, quality and maintenance to address issues that affect schedule adherence.
• Drive continuous improvement ideas across functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

Job description

Our Global Supply Chain is a network of more than 300 manufacturing plants, distribution centers and other facilities designed and located to support our direct sales, marketing and distribution activities. We enable company growth by delivering savings through more efficient operations and high levels of service that create competitive advantage while earning and keeping customers' trust.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Production Planner at our equipment manufacturing plant in Green Tree, PA. As a Production Planner, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely production of orders to meet customer delivery schedules and maintain safety stock levels. Your focus will be on promoting teamwork, integrity, and upholding our core values of reliability, trust.

What’s In It For You

• Opportunity for a long-term career path that allows for exposure into all areas of Ecolab’s supply chain
• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world

What You Will Do

• Planning production orders to support on-time delivery to customers and maintain safety stock levels
• Participating in daily planning meetings and assigning priorities to production planning tasks
• Reviewing open order reports and ensuring production plan supports on time delivery to customers
• Updating production schedule and adjust ship dates based on capacity and raw material constraints
• Working cross-functionally with production, logistics, quality and maintenance to ensure issues are addressed to support schedule adherence
• Drive continuous improvement ideas across functions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, other relevant field, or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience in production planning and/or raw material planning, preferably in the equipment or electronics manufacturing industry
• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Strong analytical, data analysis, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to navigate complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability for using a strategic mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP Experience
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• APICS Certification
• Experience in equipment or electronics manufacturing

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $74,700.00 - $112,200.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative action (AA). We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.