Production Planner

Position Summary

Touchstone Advanced Composites, a subsidiary of Core Natural Resources, is a rapidly growing supplier of high-tech tools and composite parts to the aerospace, space, defense, and other industries.  We are seeking a motivated individual for the position of Production Planner who enjoys developing, maintaining, and tracking detailed schedules and driving optimal utilization of resources and equipment while working in a team environment to produce high-quality products. This position will work closely with production, engineering, management and other stakeholders to produce and maintain optimal resource planning and tracking as well as inventory management in the manufacturing environment.

Target Responsibilities


* Accept, embrace, and promote the following Core Values of Core Natural Resources:  Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement


* Develop and maintain production schedules that align with the business plan, customer demand and inventory levels


* Utilize MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems and resource planning systems to manage resource utilization and material flow in a manufacturing environment


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, production, engineering and management to streamline operations


* Scheduling – Identify capacity issues and provide feedback to engineering and management


* Monitor production performance metrics and adjust schedules as necessary to meet changing demands


* Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, production schedules, and resource allocation

Required Skills and Experience


* Must be at least 18 years of age.


* Proven experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.

Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory control, production control, purchasing or scheduling


* Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems


* Experience in inventory management practices, including forecasting and demand planning


* Ability to analyze data effectively to make informed scheduling decisions


* Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail


* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective collaboration across teams