JOB DETAILS

Planner Scheduler - Manufacturing

CompanyENTEK INTERNATIONAL LLC
LocationLebanon
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 6, 2026
About The Company
ENTEK sells lead-acid separators, lithium-ion separators, extruders, and engineering services on six continents. We design and build our battery separator lines, extruders, and parts with our in-house engineering, machining, and fabrication resources. Combining best-in-class equipment with our pursuit of continuous improvement manufacturing gives our customers the full benefit of over 35 years of experience in these industries. We believe that our success is possible only when we do our utmost to make our customers successful. You will see and feel this commitment from the first day you do business with ENTEK.
About the Role

Description

 Join ENTEK in Lebanon, Oregon!
ENTEK is excited to welcome a Planner Scheduler – Manufacturing (Level 2–4) to our team in Lebanon, Oregon. This role is designed to support multiple experience levels, from developing planners to senior-level leaders who drive enterprise scheduling strategy. If you thrive on building and managing schedules, coordinating across teams, and improving execution in a manufacturing environment, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.
What You’ll DoAs a Planner Scheduler, you’ll support and lead planning and scheduling activities across manufacturing operations and project execution. Depending on your experience level, you may focus on detailed schedule execution, integrated planning, or enterprise-level scheduling strategy.


In this role, you will:

  • Develop and maintain project and manufacturing schedules across assigned scopes 
  • Perform schedule updates, progress tracking, and variance analysis 
  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams 
  • Monitor material availability, supplier lead times, and production constraints 
  • Support production planning to align capacity, inventory, and delivery requirements 
  • Prepare look-ahead schedules, forecasts, and milestone reporting 
  • Identify schedule risks and support mitigation planning 
  • Maintain schedule integrity, logic, and sequencing 
  • Support or lead schedule coordination meetings across cross-functional teams 
  • Analyze critical and near-critical paths and production bottlenecks 
  • Support change management and schedule impact analysis 
  • Ensure schedules align with ENTEK standards and best practices 

Additional Responsibilities by Level

Level 2 (Developing Planner):

  • Support detailed schedule development and reporting 
  • Assist with production scheduling and capacity tracking 
  • Work independently on assigned tasks while building expertise 

Level 3 (Senior Planner):

  • Lead integrated project and manufacturing schedules 
  • Manage baselines, recovery planning, and execution alignment 
  • Mentor junior planners and support cross-functional planning efforts 
  • Drive coordination between production, materials, and project milestones 

Level 4 (Lead / Strategic Planner):

  • Define and enforce planning standards and governance 
  • Lead enterprise-level scheduling and capacity planning 
  • Integrate project, manufacturing, and supply chain execution into a unified model 
  • Support executive decision-making and strategic planning 
  • Lead and develop planning teams across multiple levels

Requirements

What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking analytical, detail-oriented planning professionals who can support or lead scheduling efforts in a dynamic manufacturing environment.


Minimum Qualifications (Level 2 Entry Point)

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience) 
  • 2+ years of experience in scheduling, planning, or operations 
  • Working knowledge of scheduling tools (Microsoft Project, ERP/MRP systems, or equivalent) 
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills 

Advanced Qualifications (Level 3–4)

  • 5–10+ years of experience in project scheduling, manufacturing planning, or production operations 
  • Advanced proficiency in scheduling systems (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, ERP/MRP systems) 
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, capacity planning, and material coordination 
  • Experience leading cross-functional planning efforts and schedule coordination 
  • Experience mentoring or supervising planners (Level 3–4) 
  • Experience supporting enterprise-level planning, forecasting, and decision-making (Level 4) 


Your Work Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position working Monday through Friday. Some flexibility may be required based on operational needs.


What Makes ENTEK Different

ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company—we’re a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on:

  • Respect – valuing each person and every contribution
  • Integrity – doing what’s right, always
  • Innovation – pushing boundaries with creativity and technology
  • Commitment – to our people, our customers, and our future


When you join ENTEK, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a company that invests in you, your growth, and your success.
Learn more about us at www.entek.com and discover the opportunities waiting for you.
ENTEK is an equal opportunity employer.
ENTEK’s locations are non-smoking.
Key Skills
Project SchedulingManufacturing PlanningCapacity PlanningVariance AnalysisMaterial CoordinationMicrosoft ProjectERP/MRP SystemsPrimavera P6Critical Path AnalysisChange ManagementProduction ForecastingCross-functional Coordination
Categories
ManufacturingLogisticsEngineeringManagement & Leadership
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Develop and maintain manufacturing and project schedules while coordinating across engineering, procurement, and operations teams. Responsibilities range from detailed schedule execution to defining enterprise-level planning standards and strategic capacity planning.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$70,000 - $124,000
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
215
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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