Gwynedd Manufacturing Inc. is hiring: Production Planner in North Wales

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. 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 to determine job sizes and priorities.
• 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.

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.
• Previous experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing environment preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or walking.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. may be required.

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.