Production Planner/Material Handler

ENGEL embodies a spirit of innovation built on decades of experience With a dynamic workplace ENGEL is the injection molding industry leader in technological advancements ensuring sustainable global growth The ENGEL company history is a success story that we keep on writing everyday together with our employees Do you have what it takes to spur game changing innovation generate creative solutions and add world class value to our customers Then get ready to join the ENGEL team and become part of the next chapter in our history as we continue to grow the business in North America ENGEL Machinery North AmericaTrexel has a job opportunity for a Production PlannerMaterial Handler for the newly acquired Trexel company in Wilmington MA ENGELTrexel provides excellent benefits including health dental and vision insurance all upon first day of hire no waiting period and very robust coverage at an affordable price 401k with match over 3 weeks PTO employer paid life insurance long and short term disability and an employee centric environment POSITION INFORMATION The Production Planner Material Handler plays a critical role in ensuring smooth execution of Trexels order fulfillment process by coordinating material planning inventory management and shop floor support This role works cross functionally with Engineering Purchasing and Operations to ensure materials are available to meet customer demand while maintaining accurate inventory and efficient material flow to assembly This is a hands on position combining planning coordination and physical material handling responsibilities in a small fast paced manufacturing environment Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Coordination Plan and coordinate materials and components required to fulfill customer orders and production schedulesCollaborate closely with Engineering to understand BOMs product changes and technical requirementsWork with Purchasing to ensure timely ordering and delivery of materialsMonitor order status material availability and production timelines; proactively address shortages or delaysMaintain and update ERPMRP system data BOMs lead times inventory levels as applicableInventory Management & Control Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts audits and reconciliation activitiesTrack incoming and outgoing materials to ensure proper documentation and system updatesMaintain organized storage and material locations to support efficient operationsAssist in identifying excess obsolete or slow moving inventoryShipping Receiving & Material Handling Receive incoming materials; inspect for accuracy and coordinate with PurchasingQuality on discrepanciesPrepare and stage materials for production and assembly teamsPick pack and ship outgoing orders ensuring accuracy and proper documentationMove materials efficiently between storage staging and production areasEnsure components are available at the point of use for assemblers to minimize downtimeCross Functional Support & Continuous Improvement Serve as a key liaison between Operations Engineering and PurchasingIdentify opportunities to improve material flow planning accuracy and inventory processesSupport implementation of standard processes aligned with ENGELTrexel operational practicesMaintain a clean organized and safe work environment 5S principles Qualifications Required 25 years of experience in production planning materials coordination inventory control or warehouse operations in a manufacturing environmentStrong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple prioritiesExperience working with ERPMRP systems eg SAP preferredAbility to read and understand basic bills of materials BOMsComfortable with both administrativeplanning tasks and hands on material handlingBasic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard office toolsQualifications Preferred Experience in light manufacturing or assembly environmentsFamiliarity with Lean manufacturing or inventory control best practicesForklift certification or willingness to obtainUnderstanding of supply chain concepts lead times safety stock reorder points Work Environment Strong coordination across Engineering Purchasing and Operations teamsCombination of office planningERP work and shop floorwarehouse activitiesRequires standing lifting and moving materials as part of daily responsibilities WHY ENGEL The ENGEL group has been thriving for decades This is because as a family run company we rely on long standing relationships and aim to live up to our own exacting standards of expertise and experience in all fields of plastics processing We see ourselves as a driving innovative force that has continually set new standards in a dynamic and diverse industry Our competitive edge has come from generating added value for customers worldwide ENGEL attaches great importance to flexibility innovation and self responsibility of all of its employees and business units This is the only way to consistently supply and guarantee results of the highest global standards ENGEL offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees including health dental LTD and life insurance 401k with match contribution to HSA Dependent and Health FSA vacation pay and holiday pay We are looking forward to receiving your application and resume and going over the position with you ENGEL is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protective veteran status or any other category protected by state or local laws ABOUT THIS COMPANY ENGEL is a global leader in the manufacture of plastics processing machines Today the ENGEL Group offers a full range of technology modules for plastics processing as a single source supplier Injection molding machines for thermoplastics and elastomers and automation In 20162017 ENGELs turnover totaled approximately 136 billion euros worldwide with 5900 employees across nine production plants in Europe North America and Asia China and Korea and subsidiaries and representatives in more than 85 countries ENGEL offers its customers the excellent global support they need to compete and succeed with new technologies and leading edge production systems