Production Planner

Primary Duties:

• Responsible for the development of the production schedule and manufacturing plan consistent with finished product demand, resource availability, and inventory level objectives.


• Optimizes resource planning operations through reduced set ups, family scheduling, etc.


• Schedules the production of material through the plant to meet customer requirements and maintain inventory levels


• Provide information to and coordinates with Purchasing Department to aid in the schedule for consumption of component parts and glass


• Maintains open communication with customers, manufacturing and support personnel, and subcontractors to assure manufacturing plans are clearly understood and fulfilled


• Coordinates with Maintenance and Engineering for scheduled down-time, PMs, equipment upgrades, etc.


• Assists in coordinating engineering changes


• Participates in new product development programs


• Interfaces with NMI/GSC and schedules pre-customer release development runs


• Maintains accurate records and documentation for history and audit purposes


• Supports departmental activities by serving as backup for other Materials positions as required.


• Prepares and publishes daily and weekly schedules


• Develops 12 week plan by part number


• Maintains updated procedures in support of Pilkington Quality System Requirements


• Provides assistance to Purchasing to determine material usage per part for annual blanket order estimation


• Review work in process material status on production floor


• Conduct daily scheduling meetings


• Minimizes/eliminates obsolete material


• Participates in monthly/annual physical inventories


• Verifies Bill of Material and Routing accuracy


• Maintains the Material Master records


• On call 24/7 to respond to customer and scheduling questions


• Conducts all business affairs in accordance with Pilkington’s business philosophy and Standards of Business Conduct


• Responsible for following the Environmental, Quality, and Safety policies.


• Other duties as assigned


• Adherence to NSG Standards of Business Conduct and it’s Values and Principles

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.


• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in materials management or logistics operations.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong understanding of plant operations and production processes.


• Proven analytical abilities in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capacities.


• Skilled at solving practical problems and managing multiple priorities in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.


• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflicts and foster collaboration across departments.


• Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.


• Experienced in using SAP or comparable ERP systems for materials and production management.

Qualifications Desired:

• 3-5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing environment


• Six Sigma Certification


• APICS Certification


• SAP S/4HANA