Planner/Scheduler

Job Summary

At CECO Environmental, we’re a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future. 

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Peerless Separation & Filtration plays a critical role in delivering specialized water solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship. 

The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for the planning, scheduling and works in collaboration with Purchasing / Customer Service to support the manufacturing operation of the plant. Manages the effective scheduling of production for each shop area as required. Maintains an effective schedule and communicates with Customer Service as required on constraints regarding deliveries of finished goods to our customers.

Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develops production schedule, monitors daily schedule and adjusts as needs arise based on customer demands.

• Communicates with customer service, manufacturing and planning, daily, regarding identified concerns with availability of materials and supplies, both manufacturing and purchased, equipment failures, customer demands and deviations that impact the attainment of the production schedule.

• Monitors and anticipates when change may be needed to the production schedule in order to support on-time delivery of customer demand along with tracking and analyzing data.

• Coordinates viable solutions to problems related to production schedule such as material shortages, rejections, scraps, rework, etc.

• Develop materials logistics and storage plans for new spaces for operational readiness.

• Works closely with Purchasing, Customer Service and Production to update and maintain quality and on-hand inventory.

• Updates and communicates plans daily to meet changing project needs.

• Provides leadership in resolving supply chain disruptions.

• Oversee the movement and accuracy of inventory to improve metrics including delivery, quality, shortage, back order and cycle time.

• Establishes min and max levels, reorder levels and order quantities.

• Maintains a lean picking system, with the flexibility to prioritize and expedite orders as needed.

• Manages special projects related to inventory control.

• Initiates corrective action for continuous improvement for efficiency and customer service.

• Develop and maintain production forecasts by analyzing demand, materials, labor and capacity; align forecast with sales, purchasing, and manufacturing. Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years' experience working in a manufacturing environment as a planner or coordinator.

• Demonstrated proficiency in analyzing data, problem identification and resolution and ability to.

• Generate clear/concise reports indicating key issues.

• Microsoft Office Applications Experience (i.e. Excel, Word, etc.).

• Strong communication and organization skills both verbal and written.

• Working ERP/MRP knowledge; MS AX and/or D365 a plus.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Ability to work cross functionally as a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a machine shop or machining and assembly environment a plus.

Travel Requirements:

• Some travel might be involved.

ADA Requirements:

Office Positions, Work Environment: This is largely a sedentary role; however, some work with physical computer and/or networking systems may be required to fulfill operational requirements.

• Prolonged periods standing up and sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Warehouse environment/office and able to move around.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

• Compliance with company attendance standards.

We Offer: We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more.  

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.   ABOUT US CECO’s Commitment to Our People 

At CECO, our people are at the center of everything we do. Whether you’re a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring opportunities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with CECO.  ABOUT CECO CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets. 

We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us. 

Equal Opportunity Employer CECO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.  Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: [email protected].