Job Description

Ready to join an award-winning company and disrupt the manufacturing industry as a  Manufacturing Planner ? Then, let’s talk!

Conveniently located in Matthews, North Carolina - right outside of beautiful, growing Charlotte, NC – Northeast Tool is centrally located to the city, beaches, mountains and hiking, all within a 2-3 hour radius.  Relocation assistance available for well-qualified candidates!

Position Overview:

The Manufacturing Planner is responsible for translating customer demand into executable manufacturing schedules. This role is a key internal liaison between Sales and Program Management, Purchasing, and the Manufacturing Floor to ensure delivery commitments are met. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and excels at balancing priorities in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume environment.

What You’ll Do:

· Develop, maintain, and release the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for Mill, Lathe, and EDM departments in alignment with customer delivery requirements, material availability, and capacity.

· Prepare and distribute daily and weekly shipping lists, ensuring alignment with shipping priorities and master production schedule requirements.

· Compile and release comprehensive manufacturing process documentation, including Process Books, Job Travelers, Setup Sheets, Tool Lists, In-Process Drawings, Critical Dimension Sheets, and Inspection Records.

· Participate in daily Gemba walks on the manufacturing floor to understand manufacturing issues that may impact the MPS and daily or weekly ship lists.

· Generate and maintain a monthly raw material requirements plan; collaborating with the Purchasing team to optimize cost, lead time, and inventory levels throughout the manufacturing process.

· Collaborate with Purchasing and Shipping/Receiving to ensure timely availability of raw materials, hardware, and outside processing.

· Submit tooling requisitions based on work order needs and anticipated manufacturing requirements.

· Manage onsite tooling inventory, including tracking usage, maintaining minimum stock levels, and processing returns of excess or obsolete items.

· Manage schedule changes due to engineering revisions, customer priority shifts, or unplanned disruptions (machine downtime, material delays).

What We Are Looking For:

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.

· 3+ years of experience in production or manufacturing planning in a job shop or high-mix machining environment.

· Strong proficiency in ERP/MES systems; Epicor and/or ProShop experience highly preferred.

· Familiarity with CNC job routing, work center capacities, and machine shop flow.

· Ability to read and interpret BOMs, routings, and work orders.

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, with the ability to efficiently analyze data, develop reports, and support planning activities.

· Strong analytical and communication skills; capable of aligning stakeholders to changing priorities.

· Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment.

Even Better:

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related technical field.

· Experience in Project Management, Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

· Experience in an AS9100 environment.

· Experience with 5-Axis Milling Platforms and Multi-Axis Turning Centers strongly preferred.

· ASME Y14.5-2018 foundational GD&T level certification is a plus, advanced level strongly preferred.

Compensation :

· This is a salaried, exempt role with an annual salary range of $65,000 - $80,000 DOE.

Why Northeast Tool?

We are an award-winning company with a focus on creating an employee-centric culture that enables us to continue to grow by delighting our customers.

In addition to fulfilling work with structured roles and responsibilities coupled with individual development and training plans, Northeast Tool offers relocation assistance, 9 paid holidays (including your birthday), 4% 401K match through Fidelity, free coffee, and education assistance. The company has a top 15% benefit plan with a dedicated Northeast Tool Nurse & Pharmacist on staff to help our team members navigate their healthcare.

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Company Matched 401K (Roth and Traditional)
• Challenging and rewarding career
• Family, team-focused working environment

We believe the only way our company can grow is when we nurture the growth of our employees. We are committed to working hard, having fun, and making an impact in our community. Sound too good to be true? Apply today to join our team.

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