Planner - Manufacturing

Description

Join ENTEK in Lebanon, Oregon!
ENTEK is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Planner Scheduler - Manufacturing to support project execution and manufacturing operations through effective planning, scheduling, and coordination. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and reporting detailed project and production schedules while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders and major project milestones.The ideal candidate combines strong analytical abilities with scheduling expertise and a solid understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, material management, and project execution. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a developing planning professional to expand their expertise in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while contributing to ENTEK's continued growth and success.
What You’ll Do
As a Manufacturing Planner , you’ll be responsible for planning and scheduling machine shop resources to support production requirements, project timelines, and inventory objectives. You’ll work closely with machine shop leadership, supply chain, operations, project management, and sales teams to ensure efficient execution of production schedules while driving continuous improvement.

In this role, you will:

Project & Production Planning

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and manufacturing production schedules for assigned scopes of work.
• Perform routine schedule updates, progress tracking, and schedule health assessments.
• Create and distribute look-ahead schedules, production forecasts, milestone reports, and planning metrics.
• Analyze critical and near-critical paths and identify risks that could impact delivery schedules.
• Support documentation and communication of schedule impacts resulting from design changes, material delays, resource constraints, or scope changes.

Manufacturing Operations Support

• Coordinate production schedules to support customer demand, inventory objectives, and project delivery requirements.
• Monitor material availability, supplier lead times, and manufacturing constraints to maintain efficient production flow.
• Track production workloads and manufacturing capacity to optimize resource utilization.
• Collaborate with shop leadership to adjust schedules based on labor availability, equipment utilization, and material readiness.
• Support planning efforts related to manufacturing work orders, inventory alignment, and production priorities.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Construction, and Startup teams to align schedules and execution plans.
• Participate in planning, scheduling, and coordination meetings.
• Compile and integrate supplier, subcontractor, and manufacturing schedules into overall project plans.
• Support change management initiatives and schedule impact analysis.
• Ensure schedules comply with ENTEK standards, processes, and best practices.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a detail-oriented planning professional with strong analytical skills, manufacturing knowledge, and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

• Working knowledge of scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), or similar platforms.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, production tracking, reporting, and data analysis.
• Understanding of engineering, construction, manufacturing, and production sequencing principles.
• Basic knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling concepts.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business, Project Management, or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in project planning, scheduling, manufacturing planning, production scheduling, or related operational planning roles.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, equipment fabrication, EPC, construction, or similar environments preferred.
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling software preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to communicate effectively in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods as needed.
• May occasionally be required to spend significant time in manufacturing and production areas.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May occasionally work extended hours to support production schedules, project milestones, or operational demands.

Your Work Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position working Monday through Friday, day shift.

What Makes ENTEK Different

ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company—we’re a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on:

• Respect – valuing each person and every contribution
• Integrity – doing what’s right, always
• Innovation – pushing boundaries with creativity and technology
• Commitment – to our people, our customers, and our future

When you join ENTEK, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a company that invests in you, your growth, and your success.
Learn more about us at www.entek.com and discover the opportunities waiting for you.
ENTEK is an equal opportunity employer.
ENTEK’s locations are non-smoking.