Production Planner

Production Planner

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Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Posted: 5/14/2026

Location Name: Grand Rapids, MI

Wage: Depends on Experience

The Production Planner is responsible to schedule production for assigned facilities, ensuring that products are produced and delivered on-time. The Production Planner helps plan and schedule appropriate labor and materials resources for efficient and cost-effective production flow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedules production effectively by facility by analyzing and using multiple data sources to develop strategic and tactical plans for work flow

• Strives to level load production schedules to ensure efficient and cost effective production

• Recommends labor levels for efficient production and on-time delivery

• Reacts and reschedules production when needed to accommodate unexpected situations

• Monitors, analyzes and reports production performance for Operations

• Determines product delivery dates based on material availability and labor capacity

• Updates master production schedule to reflect correct completion dates

• Revises production schedules when required due to labor or material shortages

• Recommends labor and machine requirements to meet short and long term production schedules

• Releases work for production per schedule

• Ensures appropriate inventory for efficient production

• Monitors shipping risks and opportunities

• Identifies, recommends and takes corrective actions to solve production issues

• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 to 3 years successful production planning and/or materials management experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related discipline

• APICS or ISM Certification, preferred

• Lean manufacturing experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of inventory control

• Demonstrated analytical ability

• Experience with ERP/MRP Systems

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, highly proficient in Excel

• Ability to work in a highly energetic, constantly changing, data driven environment

About our CompanyAmphenol Borisch Technologies (ABT), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is an industry leader in providing high-reliability electronic systems for Aerospace and Defense companies across the globe. ABT is focused on expanding the company’s industry presence by providing customers with superior quality and service combined with advanced manufacturing capabilities. ABT is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI and has locations in Nogales, Mexico, Mesa, AZ and London, Ontario.

Benefits We Offer: At Amphenol Borisch Technologies, we provide a wide range of benefits for our permanent full-time employees. Highlights include:

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• Unique full-time work schedule that includes every other Friday off

• Full Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Generous 401(k) match

• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans

• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days

• Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)

• Paid time off to volunteer

• Company-Paid Short Term Disability

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• Full benefits package

• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans

• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days

• Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)

• Pension plan

• Paid parental leave

Amphenol Borisch Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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