Production Planner/Scheduler

Gentex Corporation; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Gentex Corporation, Manchester, New Hampshire, seeks a Production Planner/Scheduler to build and publish daily and weekly production schedules, verify material availability before releasing work orders, and move subassemblies and finished goods through the shop floor with discipline and precision.

You will monitor production performance, update schedules in real time, lead daily/weekly planning meetings, drive MRP transactions, and ensure on-time delivery while supporting inventory accuracy

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent education and experience.
• At least two years’ production planning, scheduling, and material control experience in a Military/Aerospace/Commercial hybrid environment or comparable.
• Proficiency with ERP scheduling systems.
• Familiar with shop floor scheduling and component issuing/kitting.
• Strong understanding of production flow from kit/part pulling to finished goods and end customer acceptance.
• Experience supporting production of materials across a variety of mix/volume product lines.

Responsibilities

• Build and publish daily and weekly production schedules for assigned work centers, production lines, or manufacturing departments.
• Verify material availability before releasing work orders to the floor; coordinate with materials team on open shortages.
• Update schedule in real time as production performance, equipment downtime, and priority changes require adjustments.
• Ensure timely execution of all MRP transactions to facilitate proper product movement through the supply chain.
• Daily review and closure of completed work orders resolving variances.
• Support inventory accuracy by monitoring or adjusting consumption of materials, investigating and rectifying any discrepancies.
• Process and schedule RMAs through production.
• Attend/lead daily/weekly meetings to prioritize and plan production activities to maintain on-time delivery.
• Communicate the status of job orders to internal customers on regular basis.
• Participate in the generation of the daily/weekly/monthly production build plan and issues the plan to manufacturing.
• Identifies schedule and line of balance to identify potential material flow interruptions (MFI’s).
• Follows up on status of past due work orders.
• Coordinate with Department Manager to develop policies and procedures.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Material control

ERP systems proficiency

Shop floor scheduling

Production flow understanding

Education

BA/BS or equivalent education and experience

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Production Planner/Scheduler

Gentex Corporation Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

About this position

GENTEX AT A GLANCE:

At Gentex Corporation, we’ve created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 130 years, Gentex is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Join our multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your skills, and advance your career all while making a positive difference in the lives of our customers. Together, you and Gentex can build a career that’s uniquely yours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum BA or BS degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum two years’ production planning, scheduling, and material control experience in a Military/Aerospace/Commercial hybrid environment or comparable equivalent.
• Proficiency with computer automated scheduling systems (ERP system).
• Familiar with shop floor scheduling and component issuing/kitting
• Strong understanding of entire flow of production from kit/part pulling to processing finished goods and end customer acceptance
• Supporting production of all materials across a variety of mix/volume product lines.

ABOUT THE JOB!

This position will oversee the receipt and movement of released work orders to all necessary production, inspection, and test areas as subassemblies or end items are manufactured. Provide inputs to shipment schedules, plans and forecasts as knowledge of production status develops. Identify any issues/bottlenecks in the production flow and ensure that necessary labor, material, or support is applied to relieve the issue. Reports daily production metrics.

Gentex offers a robust benefit package- including, but not limited to, medical coverages, 401k, paid time off and excellent work schedules including a 9/80 work week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and publish daily and weekly production schedules for assigned work centers, production lines, or manufacturing departments
• Verify material availability before releasing work orders to the floor; coordinate with materials team on open shortages
• Update schedule in real time as production performance, equipment downtime, and priority changes require adjustments
• Ensure timely execution of all MRP transactions to facilitate proper product movement through the supply chain
• Daily review and closure of completed work orders resolving variances
• Support inventory accuracy by monitoring or adjusting consumption of materials, investigating and rectifying any discrepancies
• Process and schedule RMAs through production
• Attend/lead daily/weekly meetings to prioritize and plan production activities to maintain on-time delivery
• Communicate the status of job orders to internal customers on regular basis
• Participate in the generation of the daily/weekly/monthly production build plan and issues the plan to manufacturing
• Identifies schedule and line of balance to identify potential material flow interruptions (MFI’s).
• Follows up on status of past due work orders
• Coordinate with Department Manager to develop policies and procedures

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrate the ability to lead and guide others effectively to achieve desired outcome
• Objective and analytical oriented/Problem solving skills
• Production shop loading and planning skills
• Fundamental Lean Manufacturing and high-rate production skills
• Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation skills
• Ability to express self clearly in verbal and written form – ability to interface with all levels of staff
• Project Planning and Scheduling skills
• Ability to handle multiple programs and tasks simultaneously and efficiently
• Ability to work in a comprehensive team environment

Gentex’s Manchester facility is located in southern New Hampshire. Manchester is the largest convention, sports, entertainment, and arts & cultural destination in New Hampshire. There is so much to do, see and experience in Manchester including major concerts, AA minor league baseball, live performances at the historic Palace Theatre or exhibits at our renowned museums. Located in the heart of New England, Manchester is also conveniently located within an hour’s drive of Boston, an hour from the Atlantic Ocean and less than two hours from New Hampshire’s scenic White Mountains, Lake Winnipesaukee and the many other well-known vacation destinations in Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts.

Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for any applicable state or federal protected class. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.