Planner Scheduler - Manufacturing

Description

In this role, you will:

• Develop and maintain project and manufacturing schedules across assigned scopes 
• Perform schedule updates, progress tracking, and variance analysis 
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams 
• Monitor material availability, supplier lead times, and production constraints 
• Support production planning to align capacity, inventory, and delivery requirements 
• Prepare look-ahead schedules, forecasts, and milestone reporting 
• Identify schedule risks and support mitigation planning 
• Maintain schedule integrity, logic, and sequencing 
• Support or lead schedule coordination meetings across cross-functional teams 
• Analyze critical and near-critical paths and production bottlenecks 
• Support change management and schedule impact analysis 
• Ensure schedules align with ENTEK standards and best practices 

Additional Responsibilities by Level

Level 2 (Developing Planner):

• Support detailed schedule development and reporting 
• Assist with production scheduling and capacity tracking 
• Work independently on assigned tasks while building expertise 

Level 3 (Senior Planner):

• Lead integrated project and manufacturing schedules 
• Manage baselines, recovery planning, and execution alignment 
• Mentor junior planners and support cross-functional planning efforts 
• Drive coordination between production, materials, and project milestones 

Level 4 (Lead / Strategic Planner):

• Define and enforce planning standards and governance 
• Lead enterprise-level scheduling and capacity planning 
• Integrate project, manufacturing, and supply chain execution into a unified model 
• Support executive decision-making and strategic planning 
• Lead and develop planning teams across multiple levels

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Level 2 Entry Point)

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience) 
• 2+ years of experience in scheduling, planning, or operations 
• Working knowledge of scheduling tools (Microsoft Project, ERP/MRP systems, or equivalent) 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills 

Advanced Qualifications (Level 3–4)

• 5–10+ years of experience in project scheduling, manufacturing planning, or production operations 
• Advanced proficiency in scheduling systems (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, ERP/MRP systems) 
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, capacity planning, and material coordination 
• Experience leading cross-functional planning efforts and schedule coordination 
• Experience mentoring or supervising planners (Level 3–4) 
• Experience supporting enterprise-level planning, forecasting, and decision-making (Level 4) 

Your Work Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position working Monday through Friday. Some flexibility may be required based on operational needs.

What Makes ENTEK Different

ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company—we’re a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on:

• Respect – valuing each person and every contribution
• Integrity – doing what’s right, always
• Innovation – pushing boundaries with creativity and technology
• Commitment – to our people, our customers, and our future