Job Description

Job Location: ASSA ABLOY Fenestration Williamsport - Williamsport, MD 21795
Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $72,000.00 Salary/year
Job Shift: 1st shiftTitle: Production Planner
Department: Production Control
Reports To:  Production Control Manager
Location:  Williamsport, MD
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Device User: Yes

Position Summary
ASSA ABLOY Fenestration- Williamsport is seeking a Production Planner who will report directly to the Production Control Manager. This position is accountable for planning and scheduling activities to ensure manufacturing meets the production schedule and customer demands. This role is a hands-on role and will be expected to communicate frequently with internal team members regarding material shortages, production status and production needs.
Responsibilities
- Plan and prioritize shop floor work orders to ensure maximum performance.
- Develop and maintain production planning processes to maximize material usages and finished goods outputs.
- Conduct daily/ weekly reviews with warehouse, customer service, internal and external manufacturing plants to meet and exceed delivery targets.
- Closely monitor shop orders to ensure operations finish on time.
- Communicate daily and weekly to production team leads, supervisors on goals and deliverables. When production issues arise, follow the escalation process to the stakeholders in timely manner.
- Understand manufacturing workflow for multiple products
- Obtain and report production outputs to the management team

QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 3-5 Years of production planning, purchasing, and materials management experience in manufacturing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and organizational skills.
- Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP, and lean manufacturing processes.
Educational & Certification
- Associate degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Operations-related is required. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Software Skills
- Proficient in ERP/MRP systems experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
About ASSA ABLOY Fenestration
ASSA ABLOY Fenestration is the result of the integration of two heritage brands—Caldwell (established 1888 in Rochester, NY) and Interlock (founded in New Zealand in 1961)—under the global ASSA ABLOY umbrella. Renowned for proprietary, high-performance hardware solutions, the company leads in window and door innovations: from advanced hung window balances and sash lock systems to multipoint, smart security and hardware for sliding, casement, awning, swing, and folding door applications. ASSA ABLOY Fenestration is committed to a culture built on empowerment, innovation, and integrity, and is supported by the extensive resources of ASSA ABLOY—over 50,000 colleagues across 70+ countries.
Company Statement
ASSA ABLOY Fenestration, LLC. is committed to the policy of Equal Employment Opportunity.  This policy expressly prohibits discrimination on the bases of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.