Production Planner II

Production Planner IICorning is a world leader in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics. At Corning, we apply our unparalleled expertise in glass science and manufacturing to make products that create new industries and transform people's lives. The Production Planner II is responsible for planning, scheduling, and optimizing production activities to ensure the reliable delivery of products to our business partners. This is a mid-senior role at the intersection of operations, supply chain, and continuous improvement — with direct responsibility for leading cross-functional projects and driving planning system effectiveness across assigned product lines.Key Responsibilities:Develop and manage the master production schedule based on equipment, labor, and material availability; release production orders to operations, manage inventory plans, and peg finished goods to customer sales orders.Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system inputs and planning strategies for assigned product sets; coordinate demand recognition for new product introductions and plant-to-plant transfers.Analyze plant capacity models and report capacity consumption across product lines to support production forecasting, resource planning, and Available to Promise (ATP) management.Lead new system implementation projects and continuous improvement initiatives within Planning and Procurement; use data analysis to evaluate manufacturing effectiveness and develop improvement recommendations.Coordinate closely with production coordinators, team leaders, and plant procurement to align on short- and long-term production plan execution; report scheduling metrics and plan performance to management.Education/Experiences - Required:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field4–7 years of relevant experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chainExperience leading and participating in cross-functional teamsWorking knowledge of SAP or another MRP/ERP systemUnderstanding of core supply chain principles: planning, forecasting, capacity management, and purchasingProficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skillsExperiences - Desired:Experience in cables, fiber, or industrial manufacturing environmentsProject management experienceContinuous improvement or Lean/Six Sigma backgroundKnowledge of inventory management principlesCapacity analysis experienceAPICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) or equivalent supply chain credentialKey Competencies:Translates complex MRP and capacity data into clear, actionable scheduling and planning decisionsLeads cross-functional improvement projects from diagnosis through implementation with minimal supervisionCollaborates across operations, procurement, and sales teams to align on production priorities and resolve conflictsManages multiple planning priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentCommunicates planning performance and production analysis clearly to management and operational stakeholdersThis position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $71,930.00 - $98,904.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win. As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.