Job DescriptionProduction Planner - Direct Hire OpportunityMontgomery County, PA $24.00 - $28.00 HourlyResponsibilities:Extract and analyze data from our ERP and other systems to create current and forecasted needs; review historical data to set part parameters; establish production standards for work center scheduling.Create, update, and maintain schedules for multiple departmentsCreate jobs and priorities based on the current and projected needs of the companyAnalyze inventory levels across multiple phases of manufacturing to understand priority needs and job sizesCommunicate scheduling conflicts with management throughout the production processDirect and assist the Production Control Coordinators and Material Handlers with production priorities.Utilize Epicor to track the status of current jobs and update the production team with any discrepancies during the production process.RequirementsMinimum 2yrs manufacturing planning experience in an MRP supported environment.Some college and CPIM or other relevant certification preferred.A background in logistics, inventory control, or purchasing is beneficial.Self-starter and comfortable working in a team or independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities sometimes fluctuate.Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (including strong Excel experience)Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills and organizational skillsAbility to quickly learn new computer softwareBenefitsFull Benefit package401K matchingAD & D InsuranceDental InsuranceDisability InsuranceHealth InsuranceLife InsurancePaid HolidaysPTOEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.We welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact