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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Production Planner/ERP Specialist - **Company:** Victaulic Company - **Location:** Easton, PA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, IBM System I, Data Integrity, Microsoft Office, Infor - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=45944903a0fcdabe ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment * Prior experience with AS/400-based ERP systems or Infor M3 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel in particular); comfortable working with data * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail * Clear, confident communicator who can work effectively with both floor-level team members and senior management * Self-motivated and accountable; able to work independently * Occasional flexibility may be needed during key project milestones or peak production periods * Hands-on experience with ERP implementations, system migrations, or process documentation projects * Demonstrated experience in production planning, purchasing, or materials management * Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts - Kanban, pull systems, waste reduction, etc. * Experience developing and delivering training to peers or cross-functional teams ## Description * Understand and abide by all Company safety rules, regulations, and policies. Ensure that safe and sanitary working conditions are maintained in the facility in accordance with Company standards, as well as State & Federal laws and regulations. Know and understand your OSHA rights * Conduct safety training topics as required or needed. Responsible for attending all assigned safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions. As required, promptly investigate accidents and near misses, completing appropriate reports and taking action to eliminate root causes * Manage and execute MRP and Kanban requirements; distribute and maintain manufacturing orders across assigned product lines * Monitor component inventory levels and finished goods availability; identify and act on lead-time reduction opportunities * Handle expedited delivery requests and customer-facing inquiries with urgency and follow-through * Maintain system planning data and regularly review Kanban levels to ensure accuracy and alignment with production needs * Conduct Kanban and inventory audits; work with production personnel to identify and resolve discrepancies * Collaborate with Supervisors and Management to align production priorities, capacity constraints, and overtime requirements * Identify material flow inefficiencies and collaborate cross-functionally with Supervisors, Buyers, Engineering, Customer Care, and Management to implement solutions * Participate in and lead process improvement activities using lean principles (5S, Kanban, pull systems, root cause analysis) * Develop deep proficiency in current AS/400-based manufacturing and planning processes - becoming a subject matter expert on how the business operates today * Actively participate in the Infor M3 implementation process, partnering with the Project Team to map current-state workflows to the new system * Serve as a go-to resource for the Materials and Production teams during cutover, helping to validate data integrity, test system functionality, and provide training to the rest of the team * Help document updated processes, procedures, and training material as the organization transitions to the new platform * Serve as a liaison between the Implementation Team and floor-level users, surfacing issues and advocating for practical, workable solutions ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Exploring 5 Key Applications of AI Abundance with Blockchain Assurance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/971-exploring-5-key-applications-of-ai-abundance-with-blockchain-assurance) - [Pragmatic Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2012-pragmatic-planning) - [Hands-on Journey to Quantum Computing with IBM](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/137-hands-on-journey-to-quantum-computing-with-ibm) - [Startup Presentation: StorX - Future of Cloud Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1176-startup-presentation-storx-future-of-cloud-storage) ## Related Articles - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer)