Manufacturing Planner

Your role

As a Manufacturing Planner, your mission is to be responsible for developing and executing 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.

• 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)

To succeed, you will need a strong analytical mindset and a proven track record in a machining or manufacturing environment.

You have at least 5 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

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

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well‑being

Option 1:
On‑Site. This role requires you to work on‑site at our office in Basom, NY, in Genesee County. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face‑to‑face collaboration.

Talent Acquisition Team:
Ron Beiter

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