Production Planner

AGC Heat Transfer, Inc. 📍 Fairview, OR (On-Site) 💰 $28.00 - $30.00 per hour 🕒 Full-Time | Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Can You Make the AGC Difference?

AGC Heat Transfer is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative Production Planner to join our team in Fairview, Oregon. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoy solving complex scheduling challenges, and take pride in helping teams deliver exceptional customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring materials, resources, and production schedules align to support operational excellence and on-time customer delivery. You'll work cross-functionally with Procurement, Engineering, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Sales to drive efficiency and keep production running smoothly.

This position is based full-time, on-site at our Fairview, OR facility.

About AGC Heat Transfer

AGC Heat Transfer, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alfa Laval, is the leading OEM manufacturer of sanitary plate heat exchangers in North America. We provide complete heat exchanger solutions, replacement plate packs, gaskets, spare parts, inspections, and field leak testing services for multiple brands throughout the food, beverage, dairy, and sanitary processing industries.

With manufacturing and service facilities in Virginia, Oregon, Wisconsin, and Texas, AGC has built a reputation for engineering excellence, technical expertise, and unmatched customer service. Our employees are at the center of everything we do, and we are committed to creating a culture focused on innovation, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

As a Production Planner, you will coordinate production schedules and material planning activities to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules based on customer demand, capacity constraints, and material availability.
• Utilize Macola ERP software to generate, manage, and track work orders while maintaining accurate planning and inventory data.
• Identify material shortages and coordinate work orders to ensure uninterrupted production flow.
• Monitor work order progress and proactively address scheduling conflicts, delays, and bottlenecks.
• Partner with Procurement, Logistics, and Manufacturing teams to align production schedules with supplier lead times and inventory availability.
• Participate in daily production meetings and provide updates on priorities, shortages, and schedule performance.
• Analyze MRP data to identify production requirements and opportunities for improved efficiency.
• Collaborate with Sales on delivery commitments, lead times, and customer order status.
• Work closely with Engineering and Quality teams to resolve technical and production challenges.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on process optimization, waste reduction, and productivity enhancements.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and material shortages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for someone who can balance analytical thinking with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Core Competencies

At AGC, our success is built on five core values:

✅ Integrity – We operate with honesty, transparency, and trust.

✅ Care – We value our people, customers, and environment while promoting resource efficiency.

✅ Innovation – We embrace curiosity, diverse perspectives, and continuous advancement.

✅ Excellence – We demonstrate perseverance, grit, and a commitment to quality and improvement.

✅ Teamwork & Execution – We deliver results through accountability, communication, safety, and collaboration.

Additionally, successful candidates are:

• Goal-oriented and results-driven
• Strong problem-solvers
• Adaptable in changing environments
• Effective communicators across all levels of the organization

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of production planning, scheduling, inventory management, or related manufacturing experience.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret demand forecasts, lead times, inventory levels, and production capacity data.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Preferred

• Experience using Macola ERP software.
• Background in discrete manufacturing or industrial production environments.
• Knowledge of inventory control and supply chain best practices.

Physical Requirements

To perform the essential functions of this position successfully, an individual must be able to meet the following physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Primarily office-based work within a manufacturing environment, requiring regular interaction with production personnel and shop floor operations.
• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and office equipment.
• Regularly communicate verbally and in writing with employees, suppliers, and customers.
• Must be able to read and interpret schedules, reports, production data, and other business documents.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and move throughout production and warehouse areas as needed.
• Must be able to safely navigate a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving equipment, forklifts, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance and working scheduled hours to support production and operational requirements.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. When you join AGC, you'll become part of a collaborative team where your contributions directly impact our customers, operations, and continued growth.

Compensation

$28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical Insurance with Health Savings Account (if eligible)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an organized and driven manufacturing planning professional who enjoys coordinating people, processes, and materials to deliver outstanding results, we encourage you to apply today and become part of the AGC Heat Transfer team.

AGC Heat Transfer, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.