Strategic Production Scheduler | Lean Manufacturing

New Concept Tech; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

New Concept Technology is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to coordinate schedules, ensure material availability, and support efficient manufacturing operations. The role collaborates with Production, Materials, Purchasing, and Customer Service to balance demand with capacity and meet delivery commitments.

The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules based on demand and capacity.
• Review orders, forecasts, inventories, and work orders to determine requirements.
• Monitor progress and identify scheduling conflicts, shortages, and delays.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Materials to ensure material availability.

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 proactively identify scheduling conflicts, material shortages, capacity constraints, and potential delivery delays.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Materials to ensure raw materials, components, and supplies are available to support scheduled production.
• Create, release, monitor, and update production work orders within the company's 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 according to 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

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Accountability

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

New Concept Technology is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to coordinate schedules, ensure material availability, and support efficient manufacturing operations. The role collaborates with Production, Materials, Purchasing, and Customer Service to balance demand with capacity and meet delivery commitments.

The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.