Production Planner

Production Planner

Responsible for utilizing scheduling tools to plan all production activities across various departments to meet customer and project requirements. Collaborate with department supervisors to develop a realistic and efficient production schedule, updating it daily to reflect changes and ensure smooth operations.

Maintain and manage the daily active production schedule.

Coordinate production workflow and scheduling throughout the production cycle.

Plan and prioritize operations to optimize performance and minimize delays based on customer needs and production capacity.

Identify and coordinate overtime requirements with department supervisors based on customer demands and manpower availability.

Assist in determining manpower requirements to meet production demand, in collaboration with department supervisors.

Monitor jobs to ensure they remain within the quoted manhours.

Address production issues promptly, aiming to minimize disruptions and provide constructive solutions.

Prepare and submit status and performance reports as requested.

Work closely with department supervisors, project managers, quality control, and other staff to ensure accurate scheduling.

3+ years of experience as a production planner.

Strong understanding of production planning processes.

Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems, with intermediate Excel skills as the primary scheduling tool.

Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with department supervisors and project managers throughout the production process.

Experience in steel fabrication and job shop environments is a plus.

High school diploma required; additional education or certifications preferred.

Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.

Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Must be able to access all areas of the facility to assess needs.