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The qualified individual for this position will utilize an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to schedule production in such a manner to effectively utilize facility capacity, workforce and material resources across multiple departments. This position will communicate and work with Sales, Operations, Technical, Finance and Purchasing groups to meet business goals.\n\nPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities: \nCreate a rolling Production Plan for all operations - examples include mixing, peeling, re-rolling, laminating, etc.; ensure bills of materials and routings are accurate and create an efficient work flow; analyze and identify opportunities and risks associated with the options built into the Production Plan to successfully meet order deadlines \nInteract with customer service to ensure realistic and satisfactory customer ship dates and proactively inform of any schedule issues to provide best in the industry customer experience \nMaintain & release jobs to the various resources from sales orders in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system \nMonitor actual output versus the Production Plan and ensure inventory accuracy of <98% \nAnalyze, identify and drive solutions to problems within the production/inventory processes \nEvaluate current planning tools and processes; champion and drive improvement solutions \nProvides shipping departments with a list of materials needing transferred between the manufacturing plants \nWorks with supervisors to ensure production plans are being followed through with \nInteracts with operators to understand processes and to be aware of production issues\n\nLocation: Onsite Lancaster, PASalary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 annually\nCandidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.\nAbout the Opportunity\nWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Production Planner I to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that align with customer demand while optimizing inventory levels, capacity, workforce utilization, and material resources. This position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, Finance, and Technical teams while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.\nIf you enjoy solving operational challenges, analyzing production processes, and collaborating with manufacturing teams to drive results, we'd love to hear from you.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and maintain rolling production schedules for manufacturing operations.\nUtilize ERP/MRP systems to plan and release production orders.\nAnalyze production plans to identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements.\nMonitor inventory levels and maintain inventory accuracy goals.\nCollaborate with Customer Service to establish realistic ship dates and proactively communicate scheduling concerns.\nWork with production supervisors and operators to ensure adherence to production plans.\nEvaluate planning processes and tools, recommending and implementing improvements.\nCoordinate material transfers between manufacturing facilities as needed.\nAnalyze production and inventory issues and drive effective solutions.\nMonitor actual production output against planned schedules.\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nA typical day includes reviewing overnight system-generated production schedules, analyzing production performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, creating and adjusting production plans, and collaborating directly with production teams on the manufacturing floor to ensure schedules are being executed effectively.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Supply Chain, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.\n1-3 years of experience in:\nProduction Planning\nScheduling\nInventory Control\nExperience with ERP/MRP systems (Epicor or similar preferred).\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to work effectively across multiple departments and teams.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in a manufacturing environment.\nAPICS certification preferred.\nKnowledge of manufacturing processes, productivity metrics, and operational efficiencies.\nExperience collaborating with production teams and cross-functional stakeholders.\nDemonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence outcomes.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nSuccessful candidates will quickly learn the production planning process, build strong relationships across the manufacturing facility, and help drive improvements in scheduling accuracy, inventory management, and overall operational efficiency.\nWork Environment\nThis role operates in both an office and manufacturing setting. 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