Production Planner & Scheduler — Fast-Paced Manufacturing Ops

CONTINENTAL CUP COMPANY LLC; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Continental Cup seeks a detail-oriented Production Planner/Scheduler to coordinate production activities, balance customer demand with available capacity, and ensure materials, labor, and equipment are aligned to meet delivery requirements. This role will work closely with Operations, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality, Sales, and Customer Service to maintain an efficient and reliable production schedule.

Key responsibilities include developing and communicating production schedules, coordinating

Qualifications

• Five (5) plus years of experience in production planning, scheduling, materials planning, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Proficiency with Excel and reporting.
• Must read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Convert customer demand and sales forecasts into actionable production plans.
• Review capacity, labor, equipment, inventory, and material requirements.
• Coordinate with purchasing to ensure raw materials and components are available when needed.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address delays, shortages, downtime, or changing priorities.
• Maintain accurate planning and scheduling data in the ERP/MRP system.
• Track key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, inventory levels, and production efficiency.
• Communicate schedule changes clearly to production supervisors and cross-functional teams.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements to workflow, capacity, and inventory management.
• Support cycle counts, inventory accuracy, and analysis of excess or obsolete materials.
• Prepare production reports and provide updates to management.
• Create and maintain outbound truck schedules, ensuring on time delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Availability to work overtime as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, or related field preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Continental Cup seeks a detail-oriented Production Planner/Scheduler to coordinate production activities, balance customer demand with available capacity, and ensure materials, labor, and equipment are aligned to meet delivery requirements. This role will work closely with Operations, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality, Sales, and Customer Service to maintain an efficient and reliable production schedule.

Key responsibilities include developing and communicating production schedules, coordinating