We're Hiring: Production Planner IIILocation: South Deerfield, MA
Company: Pelican Products
What You'll Do:
Lead complex production planning and scheduling activities that directly support manufacturing performance, customer delivery, and operational efficiency.
- Develop and maintain production schedules based on the Master Schedule, demand plans, and MRP system requirements.
- Forecast material and production requirements to support customer orders and forecast-driven demand.
- Coordinate scheduling across molding and assembly operations to ensure production targets are achieved.
- Adjust schedules based on production priorities, vendor deliveries, labor availability, and manufacturing capacity.
- Partner closely with Rotational Molding, Injection Molding, and Assembly teams to optimize shop floor loading.
- Analyze reports including backlog, stock status, OTD, capacity, and production performance using Excel and SAP.
- Maintain and manage work order schedules, completions, and production transactions.
- Collaborate with Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to ensure material availability aligns with production demand.
- Review engineering plans and product specifications to determine material and resource requirements.
- Provide regular communication and updates to Sales, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Shipping, and leadership teams.
- Support SI&OP activities and assist the Supply Chain Manager as needed.
- Take a lead role in training and onboarding within the Production Planning department.
- Serve as a backup resource for Supply Chain leadership when required.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning, supply chain analytics, material planning, or demand management within a manufacturing environment.
- Advanced experience with SAP or similar MRP/ERP systems is required.
- Strong understanding of production scheduling, manufacturing operations, and capacity planning within MTS/MTO environments.
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze production and supply chain data.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead projects and cross-functional initiatives.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong math and analytical skills related to production capacity and utilization planning.
- Experience supporting molding, assembly, or manufacturing operations is highly preferred.
What's In It For You:
Join a company that truly values its employees! We offer a relaxed and casual work environment, a strong commitment to giving back to communities, and a focus on employee satisfaction. With regular opportunities to share feedback with leadership and structured performance evaluations, we ensure that your voice is heard and your growth is supported.
- Competitive paid time off plans / Holiday pay /extra vacation purchase opportunities
- 401k plan - with immediate match
- Great Benefits - several options including Pet insurance for our animal lovers
- Health Savings Account Contribution
- Wellness Discount Program
- Global Mental Wellness Program
- Quarterly Employee Celebration Days
- Peer to Peer Recognition Program
- Service Recognition Program
- Employee referral program
- Employee discount program on Pelican Products and gear
- Beautiful New England location
- Onsite Gym
- And more...
ITAR Compliance Notice:This position is located at a facility that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). In order to comply with these government regulations, applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15). A U.S. Person includes a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), or individual granted asylum or refugee status in the United States.
Compensation & Benefits:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The annual U.S. pay range for this position is listed below. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, 10 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, company-paid life and disability plans, and matching 401k to eligible employees.
