Production Planner

The Entwistle Company

Job Description

INTERNAL INFORMATION

Job Title: Production Planner

Job Overview

The Entwistle Company is seeking a driven and forward-thinking Production Planner to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment.

In this role, you'll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth.

Ready to make a real difference? Join us.

Our Mission Statement

• To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability.
• To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products.
• To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions.

At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage production schedules to ensure on-time completion of customer orders using ERP systems (Global Shop Solutions).
• Coordinate the release, dispatch, and tracking of production work orders; follow up on urgent jobs and reschedules.
• Collaborate with supervisors, sales, and engineering teams to align schedules, address change notices (ECNs), and resolve delivery or production issues.
• Monitor inventory levels, requisition parts, and expedite materials between departments to support workflow and shipping timelines.
• Prioritize items for inspection and ensure alignment with shipping deadlines.
• Schedule shipments with freight, air, and ground carriers; prepare and verify documentation for defense compliance (e.g., ITAR, EAR).
• Support cycle counts, physical inventory, and generate performance or logistics reports as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support planning, logistics, and production control operations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Global Shop Solutions, Microsoft Dynamics) and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory control, shipping/receiving procedures, and production workflows.
• Experience working with defense industry requirements, including ITAR, EAR, and DFARS compliance.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to shifting demands.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate across departments including Production, Sales, Quality, and Procurement..
• Experience with preparing shipping documentation, coordinating freight/logistics, and maintaining accurate inventory and shipment records.
• Ability to read blueprints required.

Related Military Job Codes (HR USE):

We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position:

• Army MOS: 51C – Acquisition, Logistics & Technology NCO
• Navy NEC: LS – Logistics Specialist
• Air Force AFSC: 3E6X1 – Operations Management
• Marine Corps MOS: 3043 – Supply Administration and Operations Specialist

Competitive pay based on experience.

What We Offer:

• 401k-4% match on 5% deferrals
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
• Employee Appreciation Events