Production Planner

Job Overview

The Entwistle Company is seeking a driven and forward-thinking Production Planner to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment. In this role, you’ll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense
, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth.

Ready to make a real difference? Join us.

At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy.

• Develop and manage production schedules to ensure on-time completion of customer orders using ERP systems (Global Shop Solutions).
• Coordinate the release, dispatch, and tracking of production work orders; follow up on urgent jobs and reschedules.
• Collaborate with supervisors, sales, and engineering teams to align schedules, address change notices (ECNs), and resolve delivery or production issues.
• Monitor inventory levels, requisition parts, and expedite materials between departments to support workflow and shipping timelines.
• Prioritize items for inspection and ensure alignment with shipping deadlines.
• Schedule shipments with freight, air, and ground carriers; prepare and verify documentation for defense compliance (e.g., ITAR, EAR).
• Support cycle counts, physical inventory, and generate performance or logistics reports as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support planning, logistics, and production control operations.

• 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
• Employee Appreciation Even

Competitive pay based on experience.

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Global Shop Solutions, Microsoft Dynamics) and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory control, shipping/receiving procedures, and production workflows.
• Experience working with defense industry requirements, including ITAR, EAR, and DFARS compliance.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to shifting demands.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate across departments including Production, Sales, Quality, and Procurement..
• Experience with preparing shipping documentation, coordinating freight/logistics, and maintaining accurate inventory and shipment records.
• Ability to read blueprints required.

• Army MOS: 51C – Acquisition, Logistics & Technology NCO
• Navy NEC: LS – Logistics Specialist
• Air Force AFSC: 3E6X1 – Operations Management
• Marine Corps MOS: 3043 – Supply Administration and Operations Specialist