Production Planner

Production PlannerThe Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring production schedules to ensure products are manufactured and shipped on time. This role coordinates customer delivery requirements, material availability, and manufacturing capacity to optimize workflow and meet business objectives. Working closely with Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality, the Production Planner helps drive operational efficiency, on-time delivery, and a high level of customer satisfaction.Take a minute to hear from our team about life in our machine shop: Machine Shop Testimonials.Responsibilities:Maintain accurate machine shop production schedules and achievable production targets.Use ERP capacity planning tools to recommend scheduling adjustments and support on-time deliveryDevelop and maintain the Master Production Schedule to minimize past-due orders.Monitor production capacity, workload, and critical component availability to ensure schedule attainmentEstablish delivery dates and estimate production timelines based on capacity, materials, tooling, complexity, backlog, and demandRecommend optimal lot sizes based on production requirements and customer demandAnalyze delivery performance and identify opportunities to improve on-time deliveryIdentify project risks early and drive resolution to prevent schedule delays.Communicate project requirements and status across internal teams and customers to maintain alignment and manage expectationsAssist the shop floor in resolving hold tags, routing issues, and other production constraints.Lead kickoff and customer meetings to align stakeholders on project requirements, milestones, schedules, and expectationsMonitor project costs to ensure budget alignmentPerform other duties as assignedQualifications:RequiredAssociate's degree in a Manufacturing related field or equivalent years of experienceTwo or more years of experience in manufacturing, production planning and/or supply chain processesProficiency with a company ERPAbility to handle and prioritize multiple tasksProficiency with scheduling software and Microsoft office productsAbility to create and understand reports in order to make production decisionsPreferredExperience with Microsoft Dynamics D365Experience using and creating reports in Power BITwo or more years' experience in Project ManagementAbout KJLCKurt J. Lesker Company is a global manufacturer supporting semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and advanced technology industries. With over 70 years in business, we specialize in vacuum systems, precision manufacturing, and engineered solutions. What We Offer401(k) with company matchCompetitive base salary + bonus potentialMedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insuranceGenerous PTO and paid holidaysOn-site gym and wellness programsEV charging stations and sustainability initiativesStable, team-oriented manufacturing environmentKurt J. Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io or (412) 387?9200.