PRODUCTION PLANNER

Job Description

Job Description

PRODUCTION PLANNER

Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$17.00–$22.00/hour DOE

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, staffing, and material availability.
• Coordinate production activities to maximize efficiency and meet delivery deadlines.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed.
• Communicate schedule changes with production, purchasing, warehouse, and management teams.
• Evaluate labor, equipment, and material availability to support production goals.
• Monitor inventory levels and material flow to identify shortages or bottlenecks.
• Work closely with purchasing to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Resolve production scheduling and inventory issues to minimize downtime.
• Track production performance and prepare reports for management.
• Assist with production planning to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Coordinate production priorities with department supervisors.
• Help establish production goals, priorities, and workflow schedules.
• Support quality, safety, and company policy compliance.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and required training.
• Maintain professional communication with customers, vendors, suppliers, and coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 2 years of production planning, production scheduling, manufacturing, or supply chain experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• ERP/MRP system experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; additional education in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain is a plus.

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