Company Overview:
Gwynedd Manufacturing is a rapidly growing defense contractor and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in North Wales, PA. We proudly serve the U.S. Department of Defense and federal law enforcement agencies with precision-engineered firearms, weapon components, and accessories. As an innovative and forward-thinking organization, we are committed to delivering the highest quality standards in support of those who serve.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and data-driven Production Planner to join our team. The Production Planner will play a key role in analyzing ERP data, developing schedules, and coordinating workflow across multiple departments. This position requires strong analytical skills, organizational abilities, and the ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams to ensure production goals are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Extract and analyze data from ERP and other systems to forecast and support production needs.
- Create, update, and maintain schedules across multiple departments.
- Generate work orders and set priorities based on company demand and projected requirements.
- Monitor inventory levels across various stages of manufacturing and leverage information to determine job sizes , priorities and raw material re-order points.
- Identify and communicate scheduling conflicts with management throughout the production process.
- Assist Material Handlers with production-related needs.
- Utilize Epicor to track the status of jobs, resolving discrepancies and updating the production team accordingly.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify/remove bottlenecks to ensure seamless supply to the production team .
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in supply chain, business, or related field preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills required.
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to quickly learn new software programs, including ERP systems.
- 5+ Years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing environment preferred.
- Strong decision-making skills in dynamic, high-pressure manufacturing environments.
Physical and Work Environment Requirements:
This position is based in a manufacturing environment and may require the following over extended periods of time up to a full 8-hour work shift (excluding lunch and breaks): stand, walk, sit, squat or bend, kneel and rise, lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to — and occasionally exceeding — 50 pounds, view a computer or other digital screen, work on a computer, workstation or comparable system, and make accurate entries in such systems. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills are required for detailed assembly and precision work. Work may take place in areas with varying temperatures or no climate control, varying noise levels, and production equipment in motion. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated areas at all times as required by company policy. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities but are always subject to safety concerns for the employee and all team members. Employer may require a physical assessment of the candidate’s ability to perform these tasks as a condition of an offer letter. Any assessment will be performed by a third party vendor and will be reported on a pass/fail basis with no other medical information conveyed to employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Gwynedd Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Note: This job description reflects general duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Management may modify or assign other responsibilities as needed.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Additional education in supply chain, business, or related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to quickly learn new software programs, including ERP systems
- Experience using Epicor ERP or equivalent shop-floor/ERP tracking systems
- 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing environment
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong decision-making skills in dynamic, high-pressure manufacturing environments
- Ability to perform physical tasks (lift/carry/push/pull materials up to and occasionally exceeding 50 pounds; stand/walk/sit/squat/bend/kneel)
- Manual dexterity and fine motor skills for detailed assembly and precision work
- Ability to accurately enter data into computer/workstation systems
What We Do
Gwynedd Manufacturing, Inc. is a defense contractor and precision machine shop specializing in engineering, manufacturing, and CNC machining, providing custom solutions and Nanoweapon coatings for enhanced performance.
