Production Planner/Scheduler

Allegheny Surface Technology; Lewis Run (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Allegheny Bradford Corporation is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler to develop and manage production schedules, align demand with materials, labor, and capacity, and keep production moving smoothly.

You will collaborate with Operations, Production Control, Purchasing, and Inventory Control to identify issues, adjust plans, and continuously improve scheduling effectiveness. A strong foundation in manufacturing planning and a willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and manufacturing planning/scheduling experience.
• Planner/Scheduler experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar) is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership of your work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules using ERP/MRP.
• Set production priorities based on demand, materials, labor, and capacity.
• Monitor schedules and identify issues impacting production or delivery.
• Adjust schedules based on real-time needs and shop floor feedback.
• Collaborate with Production Control, Operations, Purchasing, and Inventory Control.
• Lead daily and weekly scheduling meetings to review priorities and progress.
• Maintain planning data: lead times, calendars, lot sizes, policies.
• Analyze production data to improve scheduling accuracy and efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs and reduce past-due orders and disruptions.
• Support continuous improvement of planning processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Job description

Production Planner/Scheduler

Help keep production moving and make a real impact at Allegheny Bradford Corporation!

About Allegheny Bradford Corporation

Allegheny Bradford Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high-purity stainless steel process equipment, serving customers across a variety of industries. Our success is built on quality, innovation, and the people who make it happen.

We are looking for a Production Planner/Scheduler to join our team and play a key role in keeping our manufacturing operations running efficiently. This position is responsible for developing and managing production schedules, setting priorities, and making sure customer demand, materials, labor, and production capacity all come together.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and being at the center of manufacturing operations. You will work closely with Operations, Production Control, Purchasing, and other teams to identify potential issues, make adjustments, and continuously improve the way we plan and schedule production.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain production schedules using our ERP/MRP system.
• Set production priorities based on customer demand, materials, labor, and capacity.
• Monitor schedules and proactively identify issues that could impact production or customer delivery.
• Adjust schedules based on real‑time production needs and feedback from the shop floor.
• Work closely with Production Control, Operations, Purchasing, and Inventory Control to keep production on track.
• Lead daily and weekly scheduling meetings to review priorities, progress, and potential challenges.
• Maintain accurate planning information, including lead times, production calendars, lot sizes, and production policies.
• Analyze production data and identify opportunities to improve scheduling accuracy, efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Monitor key performance indicators and help reduce past‑due orders and schedule disruptions.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and help strengthen our planning and scheduling processes.
• Maintain accurate production planning information within the ERP/MRP system.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university or an equivalent combination of education and manufacturing planning/scheduling experience.
• Previous experience in a planner/scheduler role within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or another ERP/MRP system is a plus.
• A willingness to learn and take ownership of your work.

Why This Role Matters

As our Production Planner/Scheduler, you won’t simply be maintaining a schedule—you’ll be helping shape how production runs. Your decisions will directly impact our ability to meet customer commitments, utilize our resources effectively, and keep our manufacturing operations moving forward.

If you are someone who enjoys figuring out problems, improving processes, and working with different teams to get things done, we’d love to hear from you and learn what you can bring to the ABC team!

Why Join Us?

We’re more than just a manufacturer — we’re a team dedicated to craftsmanship, quality, and growth. At Allegheny Bradford, we invest in our people and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you inside and outside of work.

Benefits Include:

• Health & Welfare for You & Your Family – Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accidental & Critical Illness Ins, EAP (All within 60 days)
• Retirement – 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, PTO, Holidays, Jury Duty, Bereavement
• Career Development – Education Assistance and skill‑building opportunities

Application Requirements

As part of the hiring process, candidates who meet the criteria above must successfully complete a pre‑employment physical, drug screening, background check, and any required pre‑employment testing.

Allegheny Bradford Corp. is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.

E-Verify Participation Notice:

Allegheny Bradford Corp. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E‑Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all new employees. To learn more about E‑Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Contact

Lexi Novosel, HR Representative

Allegheny Bradford Corporation

Phone: [phone] ext. 312

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