Planner Scheduler - Manufacturing at ENTEK INTERNATIONAL LLC

Lebanon, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

124000.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Scheduling, Manufacturing Planning, Capacity Planning, Variance Analysis, Material Coordination, Microsoft Project, ERP/MRP Systems, Primavera P6, Critical Path Analysis, Change Management, Production Forecasting, Cross-functional Coordination

Industry

Plastics Manufacturing

Description

Description Join ENTEK in Lebanon, Oregon! ENTEK is excited to welcome a Planner Scheduler – Manufacturing (Level 2–4) to our team in Lebanon, Oregon. This role is designed to support multiple experience levels, from developing planners to senior-level leaders who drive enterprise scheduling strategy. If you thrive on building and managing schedules, coordinating across teams, and improving execution in a manufacturing environment, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career. What You’ll DoAs a Planner Scheduler, you’ll support and lead planning and scheduling activities across manufacturing operations and project execution. Depending on your experience level, you may focus on detailed schedule execution, integrated planning, or enterprise-level scheduling strategy. In this role, you will: Develop and maintain project and manufacturing schedules across assigned scopes Perform schedule updates, progress tracking, and variance analysis Coordinate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams Monitor material availability, supplier lead times, and production constraints Support production planning to align capacity, inventory, and delivery requirements Prepare look-ahead schedules, forecasts, and milestone reporting Identify schedule risks and support mitigation planning Maintain schedule integrity, logic, and sequencing Support or lead schedule coordination meetings across cross-functional teams Analyze critical and near-critical paths and production bottlenecks Support change management and schedule impact analysis Ensure schedules align with ENTEK standards and best practices Additional Responsibilities by Level Level 2 (Developing Planner): Support detailed schedule development and reporting Assist with production scheduling and capacity tracking Work independently on assigned tasks while building expertise Level 3 (Senior Planner): Lead integrated project and manufacturing schedules Manage baselines, recovery planning, and execution alignment Mentor junior planners and support cross-functional planning efforts Drive coordination between production, materials, and project milestones Level 4 (Lead / Strategic Planner): Define and enforce planning standards and governance Lead enterprise-level scheduling and capacity planning Integrate project, manufacturing, and supply chain execution into a unified model Support executive decision-making and strategic planning Lead and develop planning teams across multiple levels Requirements What We’re Looking For We’re seeking analytical, detail-oriented planning professionals who can support or lead scheduling efforts in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Minimum Qualifications (Level 2 Entry Point) Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience) 2+ years of experience in scheduling, planning, or operations Working knowledge of scheduling tools (Microsoft Project, ERP/MRP systems, or equivalent) Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Advanced Qualifications (Level 3–4) 5–10+ years of experience in project scheduling, manufacturing planning, or production operations Advanced proficiency in scheduling systems (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, ERP/MRP systems) Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, capacity planning, and material coordination Experience leading cross-functional planning efforts and schedule coordination Experience mentoring or supervising planners (Level 3–4) Experience supporting enterprise-level planning, forecasting, and decision-making (Level 4) Your Work Schedule This is a full-time, exempt position working Monday through Friday. Some flexibility may be required based on operational needs. What Makes ENTEK Different ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company—we’re a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on: Respect – valuing each person and every contribution Integrity – doing what’s right, always Innovation – pushing boundaries with creativity and technology Commitment – to our people, our customers, and our future When you join ENTEK, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a company that invests in you, your growth, and your success. Learn more about us at www.entek.com and discover the opportunities waiting for you. ENTEK is an equal opportunity employer. ENTEK’s locations are non-smoking.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain manufacturing and project schedules while coordinating across engineering, procurement, and operations teams. Responsibilities range from detailed schedule execution to defining enterprise-level planning standards and strategic capacity planning.