Production Planner​/Scheduler

Northern Gear & Machining is a family-owned, precision CNC machining manufacturer serving major OEM customers as a Tier 1 supplier of high-quality machined components and assemblies. We are looking for a Production Planner / Scheduler to join our team.

• Enter customer orders accurately and timely.
• Launch work orders to Production.
• Coordinate scheduling with outside vendors.
• Work with Production to align schedules, shifts, and workforce coverage with customer needs.
• Monitor work visually in the shop to determine status and quality during the day.
• Monitor work order status throughout the shop.
• Analyze customer demand data and forecast future requirements.
• Prepare and submit Advance Shipping Notices (ASNs).
• Provide customers with status updates and delivery communication.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure product requirements are met.

• Practical experience in production planning, materials planning, forecasting, and inventory control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Extensive experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal departments, customers, and vendors.

• Family-owned company with a team-oriented culture.
• Precision machining environment serving major OEM customers.
• Opportunity to play a key role in customer satisfaction and production flow.
• Stable manufacturing environment with growth opportunity.

Salary starts at $60,000 annually and up, dependent on experience.

1st Shift Monday - Friday