Hitachi
Manufacturing Process Planner
Holland, Michigan, United States · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 15, 2026
- Education
- Associate degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience (calculated as two years of relevant work experience for each year of academic study).
About the job
Plans and schedules manufacturing operations for custom automation projects, balancing shop capacity, materials, workforce, and production priorities.
What you'll do
- Review bills of materials, engineering drawings, and specifications for completeness and manufacturability; determine material requirements.
- Develop manufacturing plans, routing strategies, and schedules while monitoring shop capacity and coordinating resources.
- Maintain production records, dashboards, and performance reporting, and communicate constraints and delivery status.
What they ask for
- Experience with production planning, capacity management, and manufacturing operations in a low-volume, high-mix environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Nice to have
- APICS, APA, or related planning/scheduling certification.
- Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in automation, custom machinery, or advanced manufacturing.
Tools
Microsoft Office, ERP/MRP systems, GD&T
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