Job Application for Fabrication Planner at Electronic Power Design

EPD Mission:

The mission of Electronic Power Design, Inc. is to craft quality electrical equipment for our clients and uphold a standard of excellence in the engineering, design, and manufacturing process. We strive to improve the quality of life of our employees by creating a work environment conducive to personal development, success, and fulfillment. We are driven by our vision of being the preferred manufacturer, electrical systems integrator, and worldwide service company by providing our clients with value-added solutions that power their lives.

About Us:

Electronic Power Design, Inc. (EPD) is a leading manufacturer of UL-891 switchboards, motor control centers, automation systems, and custom electrical power distribution equipment serving customers throughout industrial, energy, infrastructure, and renewable energy markets.

As an engineer-to-order manufacturer, EPD depends on effective planning and coordination to ensure fabrication operations remain productive, materials are available, schedules are maintained, and customer commitments are achieved. Our Fabrication Planning team serves as the critical link between Engineering, Purchasing, Warehouse, Fabrication, Manufacturing Planning, and Operations.

The Opportunity:

EPD is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Fabrication Planner to support fabrication operations through production planning, work order management, material readiness coordination, shortage resolution, and schedule execution.

This role is responsible for ensuring fabrication jobs are released accurately and on time while maintaining visibility into material availability, fabrication capacity, production priorities, and backlog performance. The Fabrication Planner works closely with multiple departments to coordinate activities that support efficient manufacturing flow and on-time delivery performance.

This position is ideal for an individual who enjoys problem-solving, operational coordination, production planning, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do:

Production Planning & Job Release

Plan and release fabrication work orders for sheet metal, busbar, and supporting manufacturing operations.
Review Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, engineering drawings, and production requirements before release.
Ensure fabrication jobs are properly prioritized based on production schedules and customer commitments.
Monitor job status and maintain visibility into fabrication progress.
Support production readiness activities across multiple fabrication processes.

Material Readiness & Shortage Management

Monitor material availability and identify shortages that could impact fabrication schedules.
Coordinate with Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to resolve material constraints.
Support expedited material requests and urgent production requirements.
Track critical shortages and communicate recovery plans to leadership.
Maintain visibility into inventory availability and fabrication readiness.

Scheduling & Capacity Coordination

Support fabrication scheduling activities based on labor availability, machine capacity, and production priorities.
Monitor workload distribution and fabrication capacity utilization.
Identify schedule risks and escalate concerns proactively.
Coordinate priority changes, engineering revisions, and urgent customer requirements.
Support daily, weekly, and monthly production planning reviews.

Cross-Functional Communication

Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing Planning, Fabrication Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
Communicate fabrication priorities, shortages, schedule changes, and operational risks.
Participate in production meetings and backlog reviews.
Coordinate implementation of engineering changes that impact fabrication activities.
Maintain alignment between fabrication operations and overall production objectives.

ERP Systems & Continuous Improvement

Utilize Global Shop Solutions (GSS) to manage work orders, schedules, routings, and planning activities.
Maintain accurate planning records and ERP transactions.
Generate reports and monitor fabrication planning performance.
Support planning process improvements and standardization initiatives.
Assist with backlog management, KPI reporting, and operational analytics.

What You Bring:

High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing planning, fabrication planning, scheduling, production coordination, or supply chain operations.
Experience working with ERP systems; Global Shop Solutions (GSS) preferred.
Understanding of fabrication processes, Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, and production workflows.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and business reporting tools.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting sheet metal, busbar, or electrical equipment manufacturing operations.
Knowledge of engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environments.
Experience with backlog management, capacity planning, and shortage resolution.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
APICS/CPIM certification preferred.
Experience supporting operational reporting and KPI management.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Why Join EPD?

Drive Production Success – Help ensure fabrication operations remain productive, efficient, and aligned with customer commitments.

Build Valuable Expertise – Develop advanced skills in production planning, ERP systems, fabrication operations, scheduling, and operational analysis.

Strategic Visibility – Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Planning, Warehouse, and Operations teams across the organization.

Career Growth Opportunities – Advance into Fabrication Planning Scheduler, Fabrication Planning Supervisor, Planning Manager, and Operations Leadership roles.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits – EPD offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Ready to Help Power Manufacturing Excellence?

If you are a planning professional who enjoys coordinating operations, solving production challenges, and supporting manufacturing success, we encourage you to apply and become part of the EPD Fabrication Planning team.

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Manufacturing Planning Clerk

EPD Mission:

About Us:

At Electronic Power Design, Inc. (EPD), we don’t just manufacture electrical equipment—we power industries and create solutions that keep businesses running. As a leading manufacturer of custom UL-891 switchboards, motor control centers, automation systems, and electrical distribution equipment, we rely on strong planning and documentation processes to ensure operational excellence.

Our Manufacturing Planning team plays a critical role in supporting production by maintaining accurate documentation, wiretags, labels, and job packets that enable our manufacturing teams to build high-quality products safely and efficiently.

The Opportunity:

EPD is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Manufacturing Planning Clerk to support manufacturing operations through document control, wiretag management, production packet preparation, and planning administration.

This role serves as a key communication link between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning. The ideal candidate enjoys working with documentation, maintaining accuracy, supporting production teams, and ensuring critical manufacturing information is readily available and properly controlled.

What You'll Do

Document Control & Production Support

Create, maintain, and distribute production documentation including job travelers, Bills of Material (BOMs), engineering drawings, checklists, and manufacturing packets.
Ensure all documentation reflects the latest revisions and engineering updates.
Maintain document control logs and filing systems for manufacturing records.
Organize and archive completed job packets and production documentation.
Ensure controlled documents are distributed accurately and removed appropriately after project completion.

Wiretag & Label Management

Create, update, and maintain wiretag files using Microsoft Excel.
Utilize comparison formulas and revision tracking methods to identify engineering changes and maintain version control.
Print wiretags, labels, terminal markers, and component identification tags for production.
Coordinate urgent wiretag updates and support engineering change requests.
Verify labeling accuracy to support quality and manufacturing requirements.

Manufacturing Communication

Communicate revision updates, documentation changes, and production priorities to manufacturing personnel.
Coordinate document and wiretag distribution across multiple product lines.
Support emergency production requests and HOT job requirements.
Serve as a liaison between Planning, Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing teams.
Assist with production readiness activities and documentation alignment.

Equipment & Administrative Support

Operate and maintain label printers, wiretag printers, and engraving equipment.
Troubleshoot minor printer and equipment issues.
Monitor supply levels and coordinate replenishment of labeling and printing materials.
Maintain organization within document control and printing areas.
Support cross-functional planning activities and departmental projects.

What You Bring:

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing support, document control, planning, or administrative operations preferred.
Experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and document management systems.
Strong organizational and document control skills.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
Familiarity with Bills of Material (BOMs), engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation preferred.
Experience with ERP systems such as Global Shop Solutions (GSS) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial operations.
Knowledge of revision control and engineering documentation processes.
Experience with wiretag generation and labeling systems.
Familiarity with UL documentation standards.
Experience supporting custom manufacturing or engineer-to-order environments.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Why Join EPD?

Support Manufacturing Excellence – Play an important role in ensuring production teams have the accurate information and documentation needed to build world-class electrical equipment.

Develop Valuable Skills – Gain experience in manufacturing planning, document control, ERP systems, engineering documentation, and production operations.

Career Growth Opportunities – Build a career path within Manufacturing Planning, with advancement opportunities into Data Clerk, Manufacturing Planner, Lead Planner, and Planning leadership positions.

Collaborative Environment – Work alongside Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning professionals in a team-oriented environment focused on operational excellence.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits – EPD offers competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee success.

Ready to Join the EPD Planning Team?

If you are detail-oriented, organized, and enjoy supporting manufacturing operations through documentation, communication, and process accuracy, we encourage you to apply and become part of the EPD Manufacturing Planning team.

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