Engineering Planner

Engineering Scheduler Planner

The Engineering Scheduler Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining effective planning strategies to ensure optimal output of deliverables within the engineering department. Essential duties include evaluating and determining project urgency, complexity, impact, and dependencies. The role involves developing detailed engineering plans, including task assignments, deadlines, and timelines. It also requires optimizing the allocation of shared resources across multiple projects to ensure resources are used efficiently and deadlines are met. The planner uses ERP / MRP / planning systems to track project progress against the plan, identifying potential issues or delays and implementing solutions. Regular reports on project status, progress, and any shortfalls are prepared and issued for stakeholders and management. Collaboration with various teams, including project managers, quality, operations, and engineering, is essential to ensure alignment. Participation in S&OP meetings and contribution to long-term capacity and resource planning are also part of the role. Data analysis to provide insights into resource capacity, adherence to timelines, and resource utilization is required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include excellent knowledge of production planning, experience with ERP systems (Epicor preferred), strong organizational and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to balance short-term production needs with long-term strategic goals. Understanding of switchgear, relay panels, or other like electrical distribution systems is also necessary.

Required / preferred education and experience include a bachelor's degree in construction management, manufacturing, supply chain management, project management, industrial engineering, or other related fields. Five or more years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or operations within a manufacturing environment is required. Experience using ERP / MRP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other planning tools are also necessary.

Work environment and physical requirements include operating in a professional office environment adjoining an active manufacturing facility. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Use of standard office equipment is necessary, and the employee may need to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.

Why work with us? We don't just have a passion for our products we manufacture; we care for our team. We successfully grow as a company through our investment in our employees. As a foundation to the culture of ESS Metron we care about the development of our employees. Benefits include competitive base compensation, generous medical / dental / vision insurance, healthcare & dependent care FSA options, health savings account option, matching 401(k) plan, paid time off, 10 paid holidays per year, paid parental leave, company-provided life & AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, and complimentary access to premium employee benefits including WellHub (fitness & wellness), Cleo (family support), Bright Horizons (childcare & education), and New Benefits (discounts & services).

Who we are ESS Metron is one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of low and medium voltage power distribution product solutions, integrated power distribution centers, custom control products, modular control buildings and skid mounted power distribution. With over 60 years of experience, ESS Metron has produced the highest quality products for the most demanding applications & environments know. Our team members help power the future of our clients by providing the highest quality custom power distribution solutions to the market ensuring our clients can provide their services on a daily basis. ESS Metron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect diversity and accordingly is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, service in the military or veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment.