Senior Production Planner

Aston Carter

$95K — $125K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business and 6+ years relevant experience, or equivalent experience with 4+ years relevant experience.
  • 4-6 years' experience in Planning or Production Control in electronic/electro-mechanical manufacturing.
  • 4-6 years' experience with ERP/MRP systems.
  • Strong grasp of work schedules, bill of materials, and inventory reports.
  • Knowledge of tools and components in electro-mechanical manufacturing.
  • Proficiency in Costpoint, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and V-lookups.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the flow of materials and parts between departments.
  • Perform record-keeping and track progress of manufactured components.
  • Release production kits with necessary documentation and travelers.
  • Hold status meetings with teams to address scheduling challenges.
  • Manage in-plant transfers to meet production schedules.
  • Maintain manual or computerized records for inventory and production status.
  • Move materials between departments as needed.
  • Expedite material delivery to meet deadlines.
  • Process Engineering Change Notices to keep Work in Progress current.

Benefits

  • Flexible Time Off after a 60-day introductory period.
  • 11 paid holidays yearly.
  • 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6%.
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $10K annually.
  • 9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off.
  • Basic life and AD&D insurance provided with optional voluntary benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Production Planner

Job Description
Plan and determine the most efficient method of achieving program objectives within the framework of technical capabilities. Create manufacturing order schedules and purchase requisitions for assigned projects using MRP systems. Track and monitor purchased material for assigned projects, identifying critical parts and critical path assemblies to meet scheduled delivery dates. Execute plans and control programs through manufacturing and testing to ensure timely delivery of equipment to customers.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between departments.
  • Perform complex expediting and record-keeping functions with current information on the location and progress of manufactured parts and assemblies.
  • Release kits to the production floor with proper travelers, operation sheets, and documentation.
  • Host meetings on the status of programs regarding schedules with Project Management, Production, Test, and other relevant teams to resolve any problems or difficulties impacting the on-time delivery of jobs.
  • Arrange in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules.
  • Compile and maintain manual or computerized records such as material inventory, in-process production reports, and status and location of materials.
  • Move or transport material from one department to another.
  • Expedite material to assure delivery and availability of material by due date.
  • Follow processing internal work orders to ensure that items and assemblies will be completed on schedule.
  • Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to ensure Work in Progress (WIP) is at current revisions.

Essential Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business with a minimum of 6 years prior relevant experience, or equivalent work experience with 4 years prior relevant experience.
  • 4-6 years' experience in Planning or Production Control in an electronic or electro-mechanical manufacturing facility.
  • 4-6 years' ERP/MRP experience.
  • Strong knowledge of work schedules, bill of material, and receiving reports.
  • Familiarity with tools, equipment, and nomenclature of parts and components used in electro-mechanical manufacturing.
  • Proficiency in Costpoint, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, V-lookups, and additional formulas.

Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience with radio frequency (RF) applications.
  • Experience with production planning and scheduling.

Work Environment
You will be part of a small team of four, including two planners and two Senior planners. This role involves working closely with buyers and spending significant time on the production floor. Yearly performance merit increases are offered as part of the compensation package.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Melville, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $125000.00/yr.
• Pay Period: Weekly, Direct Deposit only
• Paid-Time-Off: Exempt - Flexible Time Off (Eligible after 60-day introductory period)
• Holidays 11
• 401(k) plan Company match, 100% up to 6% Fidelity
• Tuition Reimbursement Up to $10K per calendar year
• 9/80 Work Schedule Every other Friday off
• Basic Life and AD&D Employee Only MetLifeVoluntary Benefits:
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Inspira
• Dependent Care flexible spending account (DDC) American Benefits Group
• Additional Short-Term Disability (STD) MetLife
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD) MetLife
• Voluntary Life and AD&D MetLife
• Hospital Indemnity MetLife
• Critical Illness MetLife
• Accident MetLife
• Legal MetLife
• Identity Theft
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Melville,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.

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