Production Planner

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Production Planner. The Production Planner will be responsible for planning workflow of production schedules to achieve customer delivery requirements, ensure efficient utilization of production capacities and manage inventory levels within targeted cost budgets. This role is located in Buffalo, NY and will be fully onsite. 

Base Salary Range: $62,000-$80,000/year 

Shift Schedule: Days 

May be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based upon company performance within fiscal year cycle.  

At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc. 

Production Planner Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed production schedules to establish sequencing and lead time necessary to meet customer shipping commitments. Monitors, analyzes & reports performance to schedule to ensure successful execution and necessary counter measure implementation.
• Leads Manufacturing teams in production resource planning and support activities. Provides oversight of labor schedules, factory calendar and material requirements necessary to achieve master production schedule and efficiency targets.
• Maintains integrity and accuracy of Execution & Control systems via transactional monitoring and conformance reporting. Enhance these systems and other business tools through continual process improvements.
• Monitors and controls inventory levels to support customer demand and ensure alignment with master plans & business guidelines. Direct and oversees activities of physical inventory count and preparations, as well as continual process improvements.
• Develops skillset and cross-functional knowledge of the Organization, applied toward system level improvements that achieve Wieland NA (BU RA) performance targets in the key areas of service levels, inventory investments, and operational efficiencies.

Production Planner Qualifications:

• Degree in Business or related field with minimum of 3-5 years of experience or equivalent manufacturing planning or supervision experience. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Strong understanding pf manufacturing processes and work product flow.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with hands on experience in manufacturing environment.
• APICS certification and/or Lean/Pull System Training strongly recommended.

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits - Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.   Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.