Production Planner

At Endress+Hauser, progress happens by working together. As the global leader in measurement instrumentation, our ~17.000 employees shape the future in the field of process automation. Whether developing and realizing new technology as a team, collaborating to build instrumentation, or strengthening vital relationships with countless global industries, we work to create trusted relationships that help everyone thrive. As a family-owned company, we look beyond short-term moves and work to create a vision that is forward-thinking for our people, our clients, and the world at large.   

What is the role about? 

The Production Planner, reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing production schedules that ensure customer orders are delivered on time while maximizing manufacturing efficiency and resource utilization. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong analytical and communication skills. This individual will own daily production planning activities, maintain ERP/MRP system accuracy, coordinate closely with Procurement to resolve material shortages, provide timely order status updates to internal stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and overall operational performance. Success in this role requires the ability to balance competing priorities, make data-driven decisions, and effectively communicate across multiple departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Which tasks will you perform? 

You will: 

• Release work order packages to the shop floor based on ERP requirements, customer demand, and production priorities.
• Monitor all open production orders and proactively identify risks that could impact delivery performance.
• Determine production priorities by reviewing customer demand, expedite requests, capacity constraints, and business objectives.
• Update ERP systems daily to reflect production progress, order status changes, material availability, and potential delivery impacts.
• Review backlog, demand changes, and production priorities on a daily basis and adjust schedules accordingly.
• Review all expedite requests and orders booked inside standard lead time to determine feasibility and production impacts.
• Communicate daily with Procurement, Order Management to monitor component arrivals and material shortages.
• Lead regular production planning meetings to review schedule adherence, capacity, material availability, and delivery commitments.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Service teams to resolve issues affecting schedule performance and on-time delivery.
• Responsible for achieving and supporting company objectives related to on-time delivery, schedule adherence, Kanban inventory control, and customer satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives to enhance planning. accuracy, scheduling efficiency, and operational performance.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

What do we expect from you?​ 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years in production planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in sophisticated planning and scheduling software such as SAP.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of production processes and supply chain dynamics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively assess, lead, and implement continuous improvement methods (e.g., pull systems, Kanban)
• Capability working with Microsoft Office; proficient in Excel formulas, look-ups and pivot tables.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
• APICS certified in Planning & Inventory Management is a plus.
• Being Self-Motivated and relying on own strengths to accomplish goals.
• Ability to build team through respect and taking justifiable risks. Implementing feedback when areas of need are identified.
• Capacity to uplift oneself and infuse positive energy to reach shared objectives. 

What can you expect from us? 

• Continuously increase knowledge of assigned areas to support in prioritizing goals.
• Family-owned, highly committed global company with a sustainable vision of the future.
• Lifelong learning encouraged by versatile training, tuition reimbursement, success coaching, and further education opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefit package (to include medical, dental, vision) and 401(k) savings with company match. 
• Compensation is competitive and includes bonus opportunities.
• Work-life balance encouraged through our 10 company-paid holidays, paid time off, employee assistance programs (financial, mental, and physical health and wellbeing), and employee discounts.

• Employees work in a safety-first, climate controlled, clean manufacturing facility with utilization of Lean practices and ergonomic workstations to enhance productivity and comfort.

The listed range for this position is $70,000-$90,000 but the actual package offered may vary depending on different factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation for this position would include other elements which include an annual nondiscretionary bonus.

How do you apply?

To apply we kindly ask you to upload your documents on our career page. Endress+Hauser provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.