Production Planner

Job Description

A rapidly growing manufacturing organization in the greater Grand Rapids, MI area is seeking a Senior Production Planner to develop and manage production schedules that maximize manufacturing efficiency, support customer demand, and ensure on-time delivery. This role partners closely with operations, supply chain, customer service, and manufacturing teams to balance production capacity, material availability, and customer requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production schedules using an ERP system to meet customer demand and optimize plant capacity.
• Coordinate with operations, shipping, logistics, customer service, quality, and engineering to ensure on-time delivery and resolve production issues.
• Monitor customer orders, EDI transactions, inventory, and lead times while maintaining accurate scheduling data.
• Communicate schedule changes, production risks, and delivery constraints to cross-functional teams and customers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, inventory activities, and new product launches.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of production scheduling, planning, materials, or manufacturing experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of production flow and scheduling principles.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (QAD experience preferred) and Microsoft Excel/Microsoft 365.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• APICS (CPIM/CSCP), Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement experience is a plus.