Planner/Scheduler, Plant

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Planner/Scheduler to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and adjusting the production schedule on the shop floor based on customer requirements, material availability, and operational capacity. The ideal candidate will have experience in a mixed environment that builds stocked components (such as pleat blocks) and assembles finished product to customer order and will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient production.

Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop and maintain the production schedules for the shop floor in alignment with customer delivery requirements.
• Create production orders and modify them as needed within the MRP system to reflect changes in demand, material availability, or production capacity.
• Review material demand, lead times, and ETA to ensure alignment with the production schedule.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Inventory, and Production teams to resolve material shortages or delays.
• Monitor work-in-progress and adjust schedules as needed to accommodate changes in demand or capacity.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Production Supervisors, and Engineering to ensure schedule feasibility and accuracy.
• Identify and communicate potential scheduling conflicts or risks to delivery timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of production schedules, changes, and justifications.
• Participate in daily/weekly production meetings to provide updates and gather input.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to scheduling and production planning.
• Set and maintain stock levels for pleat blocks and other stocked components.
• Load work across the pleaters and assembly cells to balance capacity.
• Track and report on-time delivery and schedule attainment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations is preferred, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience as a Planner/Scheduler in a manufacturing environment, preferably mixed make-to-stock and assemble-to-order.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred; SAP, Oracle or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

ADA Requirements (For U.S. positions only):

Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

• Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods.

• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job. Visits to our manufacturing facility and suppliers' facilities is required to monitor active projects and address design issues.

• Compliance with company attendance standards.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

We Offer:

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more.

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.