Program Planner

Nextek, Inc.; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Short/Long term disability

Critical Illness Insurance

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

401k Match

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Nextek, Inc. in Madison, AL is hiring a Program Planner to plan, schedule, and coordinate production flow, ensuring on-time delivery and efficient work order management. You will collaborate with sales, purchasing, and manufacturing to meet schedules and customer requirements.

The role requires ERP/MRP proficiency, strong communication, and attention to detail. Must be a US citizen; Nextek offers 100% employer-paid benefits, PTO, holidays, 401(k) match, and educational reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact well with internal and external customers.
• Proficient use of computer systems and software applications.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors the flow of products through the production cycle.
• Provides timely planning and scheduling of manufacturing work orders to the floor to meet financial and delivery goals.
• Release work orders to the warehouse for kitting and coordinate between warehouse and purchasing to address shortages.
• Notify Sales/Programs of schedule impacts to customers and expedite builds to meet schedules.

Skills

Customer communication

Computer skills

Judgment under procedures

US citizen

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

CAREERS

If precision, quality, and customer support are some of your strengths, we’d like to hear from you. Nextek is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing a challenging and rewarding environment with the opportunity to work with leading edge technologies. We are looking for bright, talented, and skilled employees who are passionate about applying their skills, knowledge, and abilities to produce the highest quality products for our customers. We take pride in being a family friendly oriented company that offers flexibility in hours, industry competitive salaries, and 100% employer paid benefit programs.

Position: Program Planner

Location: Madison, AL

Job Id:40-2026-17

# of Openings:1

Nextek, A Company of Kontron, is a niche market, technology-driven Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, founded in 1995. We offer precision electronic assembly and engineering services to customers with needs-driven, non-commodity products. We partner with companies who have unique product needs and who seek a high level of reliability, commitment and professional service from their manufacturing partners.

Duties/Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors the flow of products through the complete production cycle. Provides timely planning and scheduling of manufacturing work orders to the manufacturing floor in order to achieve both internal financial goals and customer delivery dates. Accountabilities include:

• Review open sales orders to determine customer requirements.
• Coordinate delivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet production schedule.
• Utilize ERP system to auto‐generate manufacturing work order.
• Release manufacturing work orders to the warehouse for kitting.
• Coordinate between warehouse and purchasing to address material shortages.
• Notify Sales/Programs of any schedule impacts to customers.
• Coordinate/expedite manufacturing builds to ensure schedules are achieved.
• Complete status reports, such as production progress, customer information and materials inventory

Skills/Experience/Education/Training Required

• Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Ability to interact well with internal and external customers.
• Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient use of computer systems and software applications.
• In‐depth knowledge of ERP or MRP software required.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Must be a US citizen.

Life Insurance

Short/Long term disability

Critical Illness Insurance

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

401k Match

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Educational Reimbursement

EEO Employer

Nextek, Inc. is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without considering race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.