Manufacturing Planner
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:
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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