Production Planner

The Specialized Recruiting Group of Express Employment Professionals in Ithaca is recruiting for a Production Planner for a busy manufacturing company. The Production Planner will create and manage production schedules, coordinate materials and workflow and ensure timely product delivery. They will review and coordinate demand, resources, and inventory, working closely with all departments including sales and operations. The selected candidate will have strong communication skills to handle disruptions and improve processes. This is a direct hire opportunity with a long standing, growing, organization where you will have an opportunity to make a difference in their overall operations. Key Responsibilities: Production Scheduling - Develop, maintain, and execute production schedules, including daily/weekly plans and master schedules Material and Inventory Management - Monitor inventory, identify shortages, coordinate with purchasing and ensure materials are available for production Workflow Coordination - Oversee the flow of work, coordinate tasks across departments, and manage the production cycle from order to shipment Communication and Collaboration - Act as liaison, communicating status updates, issues and changes to management, sales and operations teams Process Improvement - Analyze data, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve productivity and efficiency Assist with ERP implementation from the production planning side Run reports, analyze data, communicate in meetings, and work as a team with others in department Essential Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred Background in manufacturing, production planning, or supply chain management Proficiency with ERP systems, scheduling software, and data analysis Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication (written & verbal) skills Professional certifications (like APICS CPIM) are a plus EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East