Manufacturing Planner

Manufacturing Planner

Company Description

Northeast Tool is on a mission to advance the future of flight, and we’re looking for a visionary Engineering Leader ready to leave their mark. This is your opportunity to join a company in high growth mode where bold ideas, cutting-edge manufacturing, and world-class craftsmanship come together to push aerospace innovation forward.

As our Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will guide and elevate a talented team across Manufacturing Engineering and Programming Services. You’ll set the pace, drive the strategy, and champion a culture of excellence that resonates throughout the entire organization. Your leadership won’t just influence projects, it will directly impact our trajectory as we scale, innovate, and redefine what’s possible. If you’re energized by challenge, inspired by big goals, and ready to help propel Northeast Tool into its next era of success, we want to meet you.

Ready to join an award-winning company and disrupt the manufacturing industry as a Manufacturing Planner? Then, let’s talk!

Position Overview:

The Manufacturing Planner is responsible for translating customer demand into executable manufacturing schedules. This role is a key internal liaison between Sales, Operations, Purchasing, and the Manufacturing Floor to ensure delivery commitments are met. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and excels at balancing priorities in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop, maintain, and release the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for Mill, Lathe, and EDM departments in alignment with customer delivery requirements, material availability, and capacity.
• Prepare and distribute daily and weekly shipping lists, ensuring alignment with shipping priorities and master production schedule requirements.
• Compile and release comprehensive manufacturing process documentation, including Process Books, Job Travelers, Setup Sheets, Tool Lists, In-Process Drawings, Critical Dimension Sheets, and Inspection Records.
• Participate in daily Gemba walks on the manufacturing floor to understand manufacturing issues that may impact the MPS and daily or weekly ship lists.
• Generate and maintain a monthly raw material requirements plan; collaborating with the Purchasing team to optimize cost, lead time, and inventory levels throughout the manufacturing process.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Shipping/Receiving to ensure timely availability of raw materials, hardware, and outside processing.
• Submit tooling requisitions based on work order needs and anticipated manufacturing requirements.
• Manage onsite tooling inventory, including tracking usage, maintaining minimum stock levels, and processing returns of excess or obsolete items.
• Manage schedule changes due to engineering revisions, customer priority shifts, or unplanned disruptions (machine downtime, material delays).

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in production or manufacturing planning in a job shop or high-mix machining environment.
• Strong proficiency in ERP/MES systems; Epicor and/or ProShop experience highly preferred.
• Familiarity with CNC job routing, work center capacities, and machine shop flow.
• Ability to read and interpret BOMs, routings, and work orders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, with the ability to efficiently analyze data, develop reports, and support planning activities.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; capable of aligning stakeholders to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment.

Even Better:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related technical field.
• Experience in Project Management, Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• Experience in an AS9100 environment.
• Experience with 5-Axis Milling Platforms and Multi-Axis Turning Centers strongly preferred.
• ASME Y14.5-2018 foundational GD&T level certification is a plus, advanced level strongly preferred.

Why Northeast Tool?

We are an award-winning company with a focus on creating an employee-centric culture that enables us to continue to grow by delighting our customers.

In addition to fulfilling work with structured roles and responsibilities coupled with individual development and training plans, Northeast Tool offers relocation assistance, 9 paid holidays (including your birthday), 4% 401K match through Fidelity Investments, free coffee, and education assistance.

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Company Matched 401K (Roth and Traditional)
• Challenging and rewarding career
• Family, team-focused working environment

Compensation:

$80,000-$125,000, commensurate with experience and level.

We believe the only way our company can grow is when we nurture the growth of our employees. We are committed to working hard, having fun, and making an impact in our community. Sound too good to be true? Apply today to join our team.