Production Planner - SAP, Lean & Scheduling Expert

Georg Fischer Ltd.; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Georg Fischer Ltd. is seeking a highly organized Production Planner in Easton, PA to manage all aspects of production planning in a custom manufacturing environment.

You will release, monitor, and manage work orders to ensure timely, accurate production and alignment with goals. The role requires ERP/MRP experience (preferably SAP), strong analytical skills, and the ability to liaise across Production, Customer Service, Project Management, and Sales to resolve scheduling issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• APICS CPIM certification preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of production work orders—from creation to completion.
• Maintain and update the production schedule based on demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and material availability.
• Act as a liaison between Production, Customer Service, Project Management, Sales, and other departments to coordinate production plans and resolve scheduling issues.
• Track production progress and order status in SAP; provide committed dates and identify potential delays or bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Supply Chain to forecast material requirements and mitigate disruptions.
• Apply lean manufacturing practices to streamline workflow and minimize waste.
• Generate and maintain reports on production status, rates, and KPIs.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

Microsoft Office

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

APICS CPIM certification

Job description

Georg Fischer Ltd. is seeking a highly organized Production Planner in Easton, PA to manage all aspects of production planning in a custom manufacturing environment.

You will release, monitor, and manage work orders to ensure timely, accurate production and alignment with goals. The role requires ERP/MRP experience (preferably SAP), strong analytical skills, and the ability to liaise across Production, Customer Service, Project Management, and Sales to resolve scheduling issues.