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.

• 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.

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.

*** 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.***

This role involves a mix of desk‑based engineering tasks, on‑site inspections, and interaction with manufacturing processes, requiring moderate physical activity in varied environments.

Sitting/Stationary Positioning: Remains in a seated position frequently (about 40‑50% of the time) for tasks such as designing, analyzing data, or using computer‑aided design (CAD) software.

Hand and Finger Use/Dexterity: Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls occasionally to moderately (30‑40% of the time), with manual dexterity and arm‑hand steadiness for tasks like sketching, operating computers, or handling small tools; near vision required for detailed drawings or screens.

Standing/Walking: Traverses moderate distances or remains in an upright stationary position frequently (30‑40% of the time) to inspect production lines, collaborate with teams, or evaluate equipment on the shop floor.

Moving Objects/Lifting/Carrying: Occasionally moves, transports, or positions objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as tools, prototypes, or materials, during inspections or testing; requires minimal to moderate exertion for pushing or pulling equipment.

Bending/Twisting/Reaching: Positions self by bending, twisting, or stretching the body occasionally…