Strategic Production Planner — Lean Manufacturing & ERP

New Concept Technology Inc.; Emigsville (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New Concept Technology Inc. (NCT) is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to coordinate schedules, manage material availability, and support efficient manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with Production, Materials, Purchasing, and Customer Service to balance demand with capacity and delivery commitments. The ideal candidate will be analytical, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or scheduling in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Excel and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP or manufacturing planning systems.
• Familiarity with BOMs, inventory management, and routings.
• ISO quality management system familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules based on customer demand, order priorities, material availability, and production capacity.
• Review customer orders, forecasts, inventory levels, and work orders to determine production requirements.
• Monitor production progress and identify scheduling conflicts, material shortages, capacity constraints, and delays.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Materials to ensure materials are available to support scheduled production.
• Create, release, monitor, and update production work orders within the ERP system.
• Work closely with Production Supervisors and department leaders to prioritize jobs and adjust schedules as needed.
• Track work-in-process and production performance to ensure jobs are completed on schedule.
• Communicate changes to production schedules and provide timely updates regarding order status and anticipated completion dates.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and other internal stakeholders to support on-time delivery commitments.
• Analyze production data, identify scheduling inefficiencies, and recommend improvements to workflow and resource utilization.
• Maintain accurate planning records, production schedules, and system data.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce lead times, and minimize production disruptions.
• Support inventory accuracy and appropriate material planning to reduce excess inventory and prevent stockouts.
• Follow established quality management system procedures and applicable company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Production planning

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

ERP experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

MRP

BOMs & routings

Job description

New Concept Technology Inc. (NCT) is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to coordinate schedules, manage material availability, and support efficient manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with Production, Materials, Purchasing, and Customer Service to balance demand with capacity and delivery commitments. The ideal candidate will be analytical, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.