Production Planner I
Location: West Whiteland, PA, USA
At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Production Planner I, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life-saving technologies - by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.
The role:
As a Production Planner I, you will help drive our goals by:
Managing assigned product lines and coordinating production schedules to support customer demand
Processing customer sales orders through to completion, including precious metal starting stock planning
Monitoring on-time-in-full delivery performance and inventory targets for assigned areas
Working closely with Sales, Production and Customer Service teams to set daily manufacturing priorities
Maintaining accurate planning, inventory and work order data within business systems
Analysing production and inventory performance data to support operational decision-making
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
Bachelor’s degree or at least two years of manufacturing or production planning experience
Experience using inventory control, MRP or ERP systems
Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail when managing transactions and data
Effective communication skills with the ability to work across multiple teams
Good PC skills, including Microsoft Excel, and the ability to work independently
Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!
What we offer:
We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We also support hybrid and flexible working and offer comprehensive employee benefits, including health, life, disability and retirement plans that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:
Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional Employer Contribution)
20 days annual PTO (varies for shift-based roles)
Life and Disability Insurance
Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision)
Voluntary Benefits
Wellbeing Programs and Incentives
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!
At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or at least two years of manufacturing or production planning experience
- Experience using inventory control, MRP, or ERP systems
- Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills
- High accuracy and attention to detail when managing transactions and data
- Effective communication skills and ability to work across multiple teams
- Good PC skills, including Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work independently
What We Do
We are Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technologies. Our customers include many of the world’s leading energy, chemicals and automotive companies. They depend on us to use our cutting-edge science to enable them to decarbonise, reduce harmful emissions and improve their sustainability. With climate change, energy supply and resource scarcity high on the agenda, this work is more critical now than ever before.
