Senior Production Planner

HYDAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION; Chickentown (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Paid holidays

401k with company matching

FSA account

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

HYDAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION is seeking an experienced Production Planner to review forecasts and create production schedules for our manufacturing needs. You will work with sales, logistics, and manufacturing to ensure efficient operations and timely customer delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in production planning, strong communication, and proficiency with MRP systems; SAP experience is a plus. This role requires attention to detail and leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in production planning.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MRP systems; SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact with sales, logistics, and manufacturing.
• Collaborate to establish schedules and allocate resources to meet customer needs.
• Compare orders with inventory and anticipate demand for materials.
• Integrate orders with master schedule to meet delivery dates.
• Maintain master distribution schedule for the facility.
• Participate in forecast meetings and lead planning sessions.
• Supervise Planner/Schedulers and handle inquiries and feedback.
• Recruit, hire, and retain Production Planner/Schedulers.
• Coach and develop direct reports.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Supply chain knowledge

Analytical skills

MRP systems

SAP experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MRP systems

SAP

Job description

Description

HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide quality products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC’s passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions optimized for any demand our customers require.

The Production Planner is responsible for reviewing the customers’ forecast and create and implement production schedules for the organization's manufacturing needs, to ensure efficient operations and customer demand are met. This person will work with the operational team on long-term planning for continuous improvements and growth of the organization. The position requires attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment daily.

You will make an impact in this role by:

• Serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with sales, logistics, and manufacturing departments.
• Collaborate with these departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve the customer’s needs.
• Periodically compares current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; uses judgment to anticipate demand for and to acquire additional supplies as needed.
• Integrates sales orders with master schedule; coordinates availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staff as needed to meet delivery dates.
• Maintains master distribution schedule for the assigned facility; revisions as needed and alerts appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays.
• Participates in periodic forecast meetings with other related departments; leads additional planning meetings with production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff.
• Supervise the Planner/Schedulers in handling customer inquiries and feedback regarding orders, shipments and problem resolution.
• Handles the recruitment, hiring, and retention of all Production Planner/Schedulers in the assigned location.
• They are also responsible for the coaching and development of their direct reports.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Requirements

Key skills and attributes include:

• Interpersonal Skills: Good communication skills (both written and oral).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Extremely proficient with production planning systems, such as MRP systems. SAP experience a plus.
• Good customer service skills.

To be considered for the Production Planner role, you must have the following minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in production planning.

HYDAC offers employees a comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, paid holidays, PTO, 401k with company matching, FSA account, short term disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.

HYDAC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.