Planner - $70K - $85K

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Located in ALBANY, OR

Salary: 70,000.00 - 85,000.00

Planner - Manufacturing

Recruiting on Behalf of Our Client in Lebanon, Oregon

Express Employment Professionals is actively recruiting for an experienced Planner - Manufacturing to support our client, a well-established industry leader located in Lebanon, Oregon. This is a full-time, on-site position, and relocation to within 40 miles of Lebanon is required.

As a Planner - Manufacturing, you will play a vital role in coordinating, planning, and scheduling production activities across two plant locations. Our client is seeking an organized, detail-oriented professional who can balance order demands, customer requirements, inventory goals, and production capacities to ensure an efficient and cost-effective workflow.

In this position, you will evaluate material availability, equipment readiness, and timelines to ensure smooth production operations. You'll also be responsible for reporting production status, identifying bottlenecks, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and troubleshooting issues related to scheduling, productivity, and inventory.

Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to interpret mechanical drawings, and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and materials. The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, and committed to contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules for all required internal and external processes across two plant sites
• Monitor production schedules for production cells; collaborate with supervisors to ensure balanced workloads and effective communication
• Coordinate with purchasing to ensure timely delivery of components and materials needed to execute production schedules
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal departments and external suppliers
• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives using tools such as Kaizen, 5S, RIEs, and other standardized work methods
• Represent our client with the highest level of professionalism when interacting with suppliers and customers

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in production planning and scheduling, ideally within equipment manufacturing
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret mechanical drawings
• Strong communication skills for working with co-workers, supervisors, and vendors in person, by phone, and via email
• Ability to prepare reports and build Excel spreadsheets using formulas
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Working Environment

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, starting at 7:00 a.m.
• Office-based role requiring extended periods of sitting, computer work, and fine motor tasks
• Occasional standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, and stair climbing may be required
• When visiting plant or shop floor areas, proper PPE including eye and hearing protection is required
• Position requires specific visual abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception

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Express Office: Albany

2250 Southeast 14th Avenue

Suite A

Albany, OR 97322