A Material Planner I is responsible for scheduling, managing, and optimizing all aspects of production planning for at least one dedicated manufacturing line. This role focuses on balancing production capacity with customer demand, ensuring material availability, and fostering seamless communication across manufacturing and customer service teams to drive operational efficiency. • Production Scheduling: Direct all aspects of production scheduling and workflow optimization for a dedicated manufacturing line to balance capacity and fulfill customer demands. • Capacity & Workflow Optimization: Monitor and continually adjust production schedules to maintain an even workload distribution while proactively identifying opportunities to expedite orders. • Cross-Functional Communication: Partner with order processing personnel and manufacturing leadership to streamline communications, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure a seamless, uninterrupted order flow. • Inventory & Material Control: Ensure the timely availability of raw materials and components to satisfy customer demand and minimize production downtime. • Lead Time Management: Strategically manage production timelines to optimize lead times, directly supporting sales enablement and order acquisition. • Core Competencies: • Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and change management skills. • Strong organization and multitasking abilities with a sharp focus on detail and continuous process improvement. • Proven decision-making capabilities using sound judgment and structured problem-solving processes. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Interpersonal Skills: • Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse cross-functional teams and organizational levels. • Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. • Maintained professional attitude and demeanor. Basic Qualifications • Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution. • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. • Legal Status: Legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility is required upon hire. Preferred Qualifications • Education: Associate degree or higher in a relevant field. • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel and JD Edwards. • Operations Experience: Prior experience in inventory management, production scheduling, workflow optimization, and supplier/customer relationship management.