Production Planner
Company: GrowTech Industries, LLC
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Role Overview: The Production
Planner/Scheduler is responsible for planning, scheduling,
coordinating, and monitoring the flow of projects through the
project life cycle for the entire Company (Buffalo, NY). This role
provides timely planning and scheduling of manufacturing work
orders to the production floor and works in conjunction with the
project management team. Job Responsibilities: Create daily,
weekly, and long-term production plans, converting customer needs
into actionable manufacturing schedules. Balance labor, machine
capacity, inventory, and materials to meet production targets.
Review open sales orders to determine customer requirements Support
demand forecasting and resource planning activities Address
unforeseen production issues and reallocate resources as needed.
Coordinate delivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet
production schedule Utilize MES/ERP system to auto?generate
manufacturing work orders Coordinate between warehouse and
purchasing on material shortages Notify Operations & Sales of any
schedule impacts to customers Coordinate/expedite manufacturing
builds to ensure schedules are achieved Completes status reports,
such as production progress, customer information and materials
inventory Identify areas for improvement in the production process
and provide feedback. Required Qualifications: At least 3 years’
experience in production planning Knowledge of raw materials,
production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques
for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Ability to interact well with internal and external customers
Excellent communication skills Proficient use of computer systems
and software applications In?depth knowledge of ERP software
preferred Associate’s degree – preferable focus on Production
Planning, Operations Management, Business Administration or related
field.
Keywords: GrowTech Industries, LLC, Niagara Falls , Production Planner, Manufacturing , Buffalo, New York
