What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Process Planner position at JRAutomation?
Location:
Holland, Michigan, United StatesJob ID:
R0142150Date Posted:
2026-09-08Company Name:
J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLCProfession (Job Category):
Customer Service & Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we're always looking to strengthen our team across the globe.
Join us as a Manufacturing Process Planner and play a key role in optimizing manufacturing operations, balancing shop capacity, and supporting the successful execution of custom automation projects.
Why Join Us?- Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave
- Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects
- A collaborative, engineering-driven environment
- Career growth and skill development opportunities
- A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter
- Review bills of materials (BOMs), engineering drawings, and specifications to ensure completeness and manufacturability.
- Partner with Supply Chain to evaluate make-versus-buy decisions and support sourcing strategies.
- Develop manufacturing plans, routing strategies, and scheduling priorities to maximize efficiency and shop utilization.
- Determine material requirements and stock sizes to support fabrication and machining operations.
- Monitor machine and fabrication shop capacity and provide short- and long-term planning recommendations.
- Schedule work based on machine capabilities, workforce skills, and production priorities.
- Coordinate resources to support both planned production and urgent customer requirements.
- Provide visibility into manufacturing constraints, delivery status, and production performance.
- Support decisions regarding in-house versus outsourced manufacturing activities.
- Maintain accurate work orders, production schedules, and manufacturing data.
- Ensure documentation and production information are organized and accessible to shop personnel.
- Track and communicate on-time delivery performance and key manufacturing metrics.
- Maintain current machine and fabrication shop dashboards and performance reporting.
Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.
What You'll Bring:- Associate degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience (calculated as two years of relevant work experience for each year of academic study).
- Experience with production planning, capacity management, and manufacturing operations in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- APICS, APA, or related planning/scheduling certification is a plus.
- Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience within the automation, custom machinery, or advanced manufacturing industry, is strongly preferred.
At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what's possible to automate for tomorrow.
Join our team of 2,000 at one of our 20 facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.
Fueled by Possible.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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