Manufacturing Production Planner 3

Manufacturing Production Planner

The Manufacturing Production Planner is responsible for managing production scheduling, material planning, and performance tracking in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Ensure on-time delivery, efficient resource utilization, and alignment between customer demand, supplier commitments, and production capacity.

Primary duties include:

• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Supply Chain & Vendor Schedule Integration
• Material Planning & MRP Execution
• ERP System Management
• Project Controls & Earned Value Management
• Capacity & Resource Planning
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Performance Monitoring & KPIs
• Continuous Improvement

The Manufacturing Production Planner reports to Operations Manager/Supply Chain Manager. Does not have any direct reports.

The initial annual compensation will range from $86,800 to $100,000.

Preferred experience includes:

• Five years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or project controls within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience applying earned value management (EVM) methodologies, including CPI and SPI tracking analysis.
• Experience in complex or heavy manufacturing environments (e.g., power generation, aerospace, industrial repair).
• Familiarity with integrated project planning in refurbishment or outage environments.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Preferred certifications include:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP)

Preferred software/equipment knowledge includes:

• SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Microsoft Project & or Primavera (P6), Microsoft Excel

Other considerations include:

• Strong analytical, quantitative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and cross functional collaboration
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in planning, scheduling, and supply chain integration
• Data-driven decision-making mindset

This position may work remote, travel based on business needs.

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee's performance.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.