Facility Planner

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Manage new order scheduling and date revisions within the ERP system after order entry.

- Maintain the production schedule, adjusting for cancellations, changes in priority, or disruptions.

- Align schedules with available materials and resources in coordination with Warehouse and Procurement.

- Adjust production schedules for holidays, environmental constraints, or unexpected disruptions.

- Partner with Production and Engineering to confirm feasibility of schedules.

- Coordinate with Project Managers to ensure customer delivery commitments are reflected accurately.

- Participate in daily/weekly production planning meetings to review progress, capacity, and conflicts.

- Provide planning-related input to management reviews (GQP-01) and support preparation of key performance data.

- Maintain and update ERP system data, including dates and lead times, ensuring accuracy.

- Troubleshoot and resolve ERP-related scheduling issues to maintain efficiency.

- Track and report scheduling KPIs (backlog aging, on-time delivery, schedule adherence).

- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in planning and scheduling.

- Escalate systemic planning or material conflicts to the Manufacturing Planner for resolution.

- Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 9001, OSHA) and internal policies.

- Support internal audits (GQP-02) for planning processes.

- Issue or support Corrective Actions (CARs) (GQP-03) when schedule or material conflicts create nonconformities.

- Participate in risk assessments and Management of Change (MOC) activities (GQP-04) when planning changes impact delivery or product quality.

- Contribute to contingency planning activities related to equipment, supplier, or utility disruptions.

- Foster effective communication with internal teams, external organizations, and customers via meetings, emails, and other communication channels.

- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, such as ISO 9001 or OSHA guidelines.

- Adhere to all HSE and Quality policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned to support operational goals.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

- 3–5 years’ experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment.

- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, Omega).

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Certification in APICS CPIM, Lean, or Six Sigma preferred.

Experience in ISO/API/ASME-compliant manufacturing environments is a plus.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or control; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

- Factory environment includes exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

- Travel less than 10%

Awareness of safety and contingency procedures for fire, equipment breakdown, or supplier disruption per company contingency plans.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.

- Strong organizational and time-management skills.

- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.

- Detail-oriented with focus on customer commitments.

Risk management mindset and audit-readiness.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

- Proficient with Microsoft Office

- Basic math and writing skills.

- Ability to adapt and be cross trained to learn all job duties as required.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

- Ability to read drawings, instructions or repair and assembly operations.

- Strong data analysis skills

- Skilled in ERP troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

We offer a competitive benefits package starting first date of employment that includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K savings plan, paid time-off, and starting at 3 weeks of vacation!

For more specifics please visit our benefits page https://usbenefits.nov.com/