Production Planner

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• Production Planner Reports To :                Production Manager                                      FLSA Status :               Non - Exempt Can you make the AGC difference?
• AGC Heat Transfer, Inc. is looking for a dynamic manufacturing supply chain professional who understands the importance of building client relationships while supporting its most important resource - its people!
• Brief Company Description AGC Heat Transfer, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alfa Laval, AB, is the leading OEM of sanitary plate heat exchangers in North America, manufacturing plate heat exchangers specifically designed for sanitary applications.
• AGC offers complete heat exchangers, services as well as upgrades to plate packs, gaskets and spares that fit multiple brands.  In addition, AGC offers Field Leak Testing and inspections of plate heat exchangers that meet the 3-A sanitary standard.   AGC Heat Transfer consists of three manufacturing / service facilities (Bristow, VA, Fairview, OR & Pleasant Prairie, WI) with about 110 employees (70 OR / 20 VA / 20 other locations).  Currently, most of the sales are in the US & Canada.   AGC Heat Transfer has a strong engineering culture with a heavy emphasis on customer service and technical / consultative sales.  Job Description The Production Planner works closely with the Logistics Supervisor, Procurement Specialist, Engineering, and Production Teams to develop and maintain production schedules that support AGC operations.
• This role ensures material availability, production flow, and on-time delivery of customer orders.
• The Planner plays a key role in balancing inventory levels, coordinating cross-functional communication, and optimizing scheduling efficiency.
• This position requires full-time in-office presence at our Fairview, OR location.
• Position Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules based on demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and material availability utilizing Macola ERP software to generate and track work orders, ensuring data accuracy for inventory control and planning.
• Identify material shortages, generate corresponding work orders, distribute them to the appropriate departments to ensure timely production flow.
• Monitor work order progress, compliance with schedule / demand needs, proactively addressing delays, bottlenecks, and production issues.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Logistics, and Manufacturing teams to align production schedules with material availability and lead times.
• Attend daily production meetings, providing updates on schedule adherence, shortages, and priorities.
• Analyze MRP (Material Requirements Planning) data to determine production needs and recommend adjustments to optimize efficiency.
• Work with Sales to review order due dates, adjust lead times, and communicate potential delays.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Quality teams to address technical issues and production constraints.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization and waste reduction.
• Troubleshoot inventory discrepancies and proactively resolve shortages.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Key Competencies  High Integrity with a commitment to honesty, trust and transparency.
• Displays Care embracing the highest standards to ensure resource efficiency for the well-being of team members and responsibility to the environment.
• Innovative and curious promoting diversity of thought while understanding the needs of the customer leveraging cutting-edge technology utilizing state-of-the-art processes.
• Committed to Excellence through perseverance, GRIT and a focus on continuous improvement consistently delivering quality equipment, parts and service of unmatched value.
• Execution while focusing on quality, safety and Teamwork delivering results motivated by a diverse and inclusive culture based on accountability, customer / employee satisfaction, creative solutions, and constant communication.
• Goal oriented driving to positive results.
• Skills & Qualifications Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). 3+ years experience in production planning, scheduling, or inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP / MRP systems Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret forecasting, lead times, and capacity planning data.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Must read, write and speak English.
• Job Type Full Time, Non - Exempt (hourly)       Wage $27.50.00 to $30.00 per hour      Benefits Health Insurance with Health Savings Account (if eligible) Dental / Vision Insurance Life / Disability Insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid Vacation / Sick Time Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Powered by JazzHR