Production Planner (Batching & Pulling)

Requisition Number: 67058

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

 

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: 

•    Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
•    Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
•    Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
•    Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
•    Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

 

Purpose of the Position:

The Production Planner will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the efficient utilization of resources to meet customer demand. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production planning, inventory management, and supply chain coordination.

 

Key Tasks:

• Develop and maintain production schedules, work orders, and production plans to meet customer demand while optimizing resource utilization, inventory levels, and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and customer service teams to assess demand forecasts, customer orders, and production requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer delivery commitments.
• Monitor production capacity, material availability, and lead times to identify constraints, risks, and opportunities for improvement, adjusting production schedules as needed to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and warehouse teams to manage inventory levels, materials replenishment, and material flow to support production schedules and minimize stockouts.
• Conduct regular production meetings and communication sessions with cross-functional teams to review production plans, address issues, and provide updates on schedule adherence and performance metrics.
• Utilize enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and other planning tools to generate production schedules, track work orders, and monitor production progress in real time.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics related to production planning, inventory management, and on-time delivery performance, providing regular reports and analysis to senior management.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), engineering change orders (ECO), and production transfers, ensuring smooth transition and integration of new products into production.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles, such as kanban systems, pull systems, and continuous improvement initiatives, to optimize production processes and reduce waste.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and technology solutions in production planning, materials management, and supply chain coordination, participating in training and professional development activities as needed.

 

Work Hours:

• Standard Hours (Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm)
• Managing a 24/7 plant structure, so occasional support when needed.  

 

Education & Experience: