Strategic Production Planner & Scheduler

Downtown Boulder Partnership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Process Technology in Flushing, NY seeks a Production Planner and Scheduler to build rolling production plans and optimize schedules. The role bridges sales, supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing to meet delivery targets and control costs.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in production planning in manufacturing, with strong analytical skills and experience with Syteline ERP and scheduling tools. This on-site position emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Syteline) and scheduling tools.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage rolling production schedules (typically 5-week plans).
• Adjust schedules based on material availability, labor constraints, and customer priorities.
• Release production jobs to stock room daily once all purchased materials are confirmed on hand.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service to align production with demand forecasts and customer order dates.
• Communicate schedule updates to supply chain, export/import, and shipping departments.
• Participate in monthly planning alignment meetings with sales to set priorities.
• Monitor inventory levels and material bottlenecks daily. Coordinate with Stock room for the release of parts to the floor. Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely delivery of raw materials.
• Track schedule attainment and identify gaps or delays.
• Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and corrective action processes.
• Maintain accurate records of production schedules, inventory, and supply chain metrics.
• Provide weekly updates/reports on job status, units produced, and labor hours.

Skills

Production planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Syteline ERP

Scheduling tools

Job description

Process Technology in Flushing, NY seeks a Production Planner and Scheduler to build rolling production plans and optimize schedules. The role bridges sales, supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing to meet delivery targets and control costs.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in production planning in manufacturing, with strong analytical skills and experience with Syteline ERP and scheduling tools. This on-site position emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement.