Manufacturing Planner

Location and Compensation

Buffalo, NY—be part of an exciting journey as we prepare for production at our new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP). Edwards Genesee location address: 6685 Crosby Rd Basom, NY 14013. Salary Range: $60,000 - $88,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

As a Manufacturing Planner, your mission is to develop and execute machine capacity and production plans to support operational performance and customer demand. This role ensures optimal utilization of machine and labor resources, while proactively identifying constraints and aligning cross‑functional activities to maintain efficient, uninterrupted production. You will report to the Operations Manager.

You will:

• Develop and maintain machining allocation and capacity plans based on demand forecasts
• Analyze machine and labor capacity to establish both short‑ and long‑term production plans
• Create and manage detailed production schedules to optimize throughput and minimize downtime, including changeover considerations
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (production, engineering, maintenance) to align schedules with operational priorities
• Lead weekly planning cycles and communicate production plans to cell leaders
• Drive schedule adjustments to support new product introduction (NPI), continuous improvement initiatives, and operational changes
• Monitor and report key manufacturing KPIs (Quality, Delivery, Cost) and address underperformance
• Coordinate preventive maintenance planning with maintenance teams to minimize disruption to production schedules
• Manage safety stock levels and support Kanban optimization, including bin resizing activities
• Lead initiatives to improve flow, flexibility, and efficiency (e.g., swap‑out reduction, 3F principles: Fast, Flexible, Flow)

The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

You have at least 5 years years of experience, working in a machining or manufacturing environment.

• High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Strong analytical capability, including advanced Excel skills
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Solid understanding of machining processes and CNC operations
• Ability to analyze and calculate machine and labor efficiency

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with SAP and Kinaxis or similar planning tools
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Experience in capacity planning, production scheduling, or operations planning

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Machinist:
This role requires precision handling of tools and machinery, often in a manufacturing setting with prolonged physical engagement.

Hand and Finger Use/Dexterity:
Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls continually or almost continually (89% of the time), with arm‑hand steadiness, finger dexterity, and manual dexterity for precise manipulation and assembly.

Standing/Walking:
Remains in an upright stationary position continually or almost continually (62% of the time), with occasional traversing to position materials or equipment.

Moving Objects/Lifting/Carrying:
Frequently moves, transports, positions, or installs materials and tools, involving general physical activities like balancing or stooping; requires multi‑limb coordination but no specific weight levels detailed.

Bending/Twisting/Reaching:
Positions self by bending or twisting the body less than half the time (31%), with moderate flexibility…