Manufacturing Production Planner

Skills

About the Role

You will schedule, coordinate, and monitor the flow of materials and products through the production cycle, and deliver work orders to the warehouse and manufacturing floor on time. You will report on production performance, evaluate purchase orders, spot shortages and bottlenecks, and recommend ways to cut costs and improve quality. The role is in Pittsburgh, in office at least 3 days per week.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment with scheduling and planning responsibilities, preferably in technology
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP principles and software; MES is a plus
• Regard for product quality and safety standards, specifically ESD
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills with spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and word processing
• Preferred: bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business management or related field; CPIM or CSCM certification

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate and monitor the flow of materials and products through the production cycle
• Deliver manufacturing work orders to the warehouse team and manufacturing floor on time
• Provide production performance and status reports to management
• Facilitate timely delivery of products to customers
• Coordinate production operations according to material, labor, and equipment availability
• Recommend solutions to reduce production costs and improve processes and product quality
• Evaluate purchase orders to create production schedules
• Monitor material supply flow and identify shortages or bottlenecks
• Address quality and production issues

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Equity compensation