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Production Planner

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Date: Apr 15, 2025

Location: Keene, NH, US, 03431

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 68243

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​                    

                                                          

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

 

 How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​ At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

 

​ Come break through with us.  

 

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 

Role Purpose

The Production Planner will play a crucial role in optimizing production plans and schedules, coordinating resources, and ensuring timely completion of manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of manufacturing operations.

Key Tasks

  • Develop and maintain production plans for assigned manufacturing lines, balancing demand and inventory against capacity realities to determine volume and timing.
  • Create and maintain detailed production schedules and coordinate daily management of the execution of this schedule.
  • Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods, and coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure adequate supply to support downstream production schedules and customer deliveries.
  • Collaborate closely with production managers, team leads, and procurement staff to coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials required for production activities.
  • Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods, and coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure adequate supply to support production schedules.
  • Track production progress, identify deviations from the schedule, and take proactive measures to address delays or bottlenecks to maintain on-time delivery.  Conduct root cause analysis to determine impact of planning decisions and correct course, as necessary.
  • Effectively communicate production schedules, priorities, and changes to production leads, supervisors, customer service, and relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity.
  • Maintain manufacturing master data accuracy, ensuring that settings accurately reflect operating parameters and manufacturing realities.

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in operations management, industrial engineering, or a related field.
  • 0-2+ years of working experience in production management
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate production schedules clearly and concisely.

Desired Experience

  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven experience in production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of production planning principles and methodologies.
  • Proficiency in production scheduling software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Epicor) for generating and managing production schedules.

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 


The range for this position is $60,410.00 - $83,065.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

 Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

  •  As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.     
  • Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.


Nearest Major Market: Bellows Falls
Nearest Secondary Market: Keene

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