Engineering Planner

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The Engineering Scheduler Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining effective planning strategies to ensure optimal output of deliverables within the engineering department.

• Perform all duties in a safe manner and promote “Safety First” mentality across the team.
• Evaluate and determine project urgency, complexity, impact, and dependencies.
• Develop detailed engineering plans, including task assignments, deadlines, and timelines.
• Optimize the allocation of shared resources (employees, equipment) across multiple projects to ensure resources are used efficiently and deadlines are met.
• Utilize ERP/MRP/Planning systems to track project progress against the plan, identifying potential issues or delays, and implementing solutions.
• Prepare and issue regular reports on project status, progress, and any shortfalls for stakeholders and management.
• Collaborate with a variety of teams, including project managers, quality, operations, and engineering to ensure alignment.
• Participate in S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) meetings and contribute to long‑term capacity and resource planning.
• Analyze data to provide insights into resource capacity, adherence to timelines, and resource utilization.

• Excellent knowledge of production planning.
• Experience with ERP systems;
  Epicor preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to balance short‑term production needs with long‑term strategic goals.
• Understanding of switch gear, relay panels, or other electrical distribution systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, manufacturing, supply chain management, project management, industrial engineering, or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP/MRP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other planning tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project).

This position operates in a professional office environment adjoining an active manufacturing facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, works near moving mechanical parts, and the noise level is usually moderate. Use of standard office equipment is necessary, and the employee may need to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.

• Competitive base compensation
• Generous medical/dental/vision insurance
• Healthcare & dependent care FSA options
• Health savings account option
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave
• Company‑provided life & AD&D insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Complimentary access to premium employee benefits including Well Hub, Cleo, Bright Horizons, and New Benefits.

ESS Metron is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We respect diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, lactation, disability, service in the military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology