Planner - Manufacturing

Description

In this role, you will:

• Develop and maintain production schedules for machine shop resources, both internal and external, to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime 
• Create, schedule, and release production orders to support customer orders, projects, and inventory replenishment requirements 
• Evaluate raw material availability, equipment capacity, and production priorities before releasing work orders 
• Develop weekly production schedules by machine and priority level in coordination with machine shop leadership 
• Create new manufacturing routes and update existing routes, BOMs, pick lists, and process times within ERP systems 
• Monitor production status and communicate schedule updates, delays, and issues to stakeholders 
• Reschedule production activities to address disruptions, quality concerns, design changes, and resource constraints 
• Maintain awareness of internal and external lead times, backlogs, and production capacity 
• Provide lead-time estimates and schedule commitments to sales and project management teams 
• Facilitate regular meetings with operations, project management, sales, and machine shop leadership regarding schedules, backlog, lead times, and production performance 
• Analyze production data and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, and optimize workflows 
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen events, 5S, Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), and continuous improvement activities 
• Represent ENTEK professionally when interacting with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in production planning and scheduling of manufactured components 
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints 
• Strong Excel skills, including working with formulas and production data 
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to effectively coordinate activities across multiple departments 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a machine shop, fabrication, or industrial manufacturing environments 
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, routing development, and BOM management 
• Knowledge of machining processes, manufacturing workflows, and production planning methodologies 
• Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives 

Your Work Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position working Monday through Friday, day shift.

What Makes ENTEK Different

ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company—we’re a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on:

• Respect – valuing each person and every contribution
• Integrity – doing what’s right, always
• Innovation – pushing boundaries with creativity and technology
• Commitment – to our people, our customers, and our future