What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at Leybold?
Your role
The Production Planner is responsible for managing the full production‑order process for the Systems area (planning → creation → closing) and maintain the master backlog log. Handle material availability, warehouse transfers, shop‑floor loading, customer ship dates, and order revisions.
Main Responsibilities
Education
At Leybold, we embrace continuous improvement with a culture built on openness, feedback, and innovation. You will have access to individual learning programs, global job opportunities, and specialized training through our academy to support your career growth.
We prioritize safety and well-being with rigorous workplace standards. Our competitive compensation package reflects the value we place on your skills and contributions.
Local Plus terms and conditions apply.
LEYBOLD USA INC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disabled/Veterans
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Job location
On-Site
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Export, PA, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.
Uniting curious minds
Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we unite curious minds, and you could be one of them.
The Production Planner is responsible for managing the full production‑order process for the Systems area (planning → creation → closing) and maintain the master backlog log. Handle material availability, warehouse transfers, shop‑floor loading, customer ship dates, and order revisions.
Main Responsibilities
- Create and revise production orders (routings/BOMs/dates/assignments).
- Confirm material dates and verify availability.
- Release orders and prepare shop‑floor packets.
- Update master log and file completed orders.
- Coordinate warehouse transfers, kits, shortages, and inventory needs.
- Support DMRs, stoppages, and material picking.
- Confirm hours and technically close orders.
- Communicate with Order Management, Production, Shipping, and Supply Chain.
- Track KPIs (hour variance, OTD, labor efficiency).
- Review/update lead times for Systems items.
- Lead weekly project review meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned and collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Order Management, and Engineering/Design.
Education
- Associate technical degree preferred.
- 3–5 years in manufacturing/production planning.
- 3–5 years ERP use (SAP preferred).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Strong oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self‑starter with strong work ethic and reliability.
- Able to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities.
- Strong process‑adherence and continuous‑improvement mindset.
- Logical thinker with ability to work through processes to desired outcomes.
At Leybold, we embrace continuous improvement with a culture built on openness, feedback, and innovation. You will have access to individual learning programs, global job opportunities, and specialized training through our academy to support your career growth.
We prioritize safety and well-being with rigorous workplace standards. Our competitive compensation package reflects the value we place on your skills and contributions.
Local Plus terms and conditions apply.
LEYBOLD USA INC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disabled/Veterans
#UWH
Job location
On-Site
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Export, PA, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.
Uniting curious minds
Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we unite curious minds, and you could be one of them.