Production Planner

Job Type


Full-time

Description

We are seeking a Production Planner who is responsible for developing, coordinating, and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and on-time delivery to customers. This role manages complex planning activities, monitors material and capacity constraints, and partners cross-functionally to resolve scheduling challenges. The Production Planner plays a key role in aligning demand forecasts, inventory levels, and production capabilities while driving improvements in scheduling accuracy and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, material availability, and capacity constraints.

• Create work order priorities and sequencing to maximize production efficiency and meet delivery commitments.

• Monitor WIP, lead times, and production progress; adjust schedules proactively to resolve conflicts or delays.

• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure readiness for scheduled builds.

• Review material requirements and collaborate with Materials/Procurement teams to prevent shortages or delays.

• Analyze machine and labor capacity to optimize workflow and balance workloads across departments.

• Identify bottlenecks and recommend actions to improve throughput or reduce scheduling conflicts.

• Serve as a key communication point between Scheduling, Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Engineering.

• Provide timely updates on schedule changes, production risks, and customer impacts.

• Support Sales and Customer Service with accurate promise dates and lead time assessments.

• Track and report key planning metrics such as schedule adherence, on-time delivery, WIP levels, capacity utilization, and backlog.

• Analyze historical data to improve forecasting accuracy and planning efficiency.

• Maintain and ensure accuracy of planning data within the ERP/MRP system.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance scheduling accuracy, reduce lead times, and improve material flow.

• Participate in Lean/CI initiatives to eliminate waste and streamline workflows.

• Support improvements in planning standards, documentation, and system utilization.

• Support long-term capacity planning and resource modeling.

• Collaborate on new product introductions (NPI) to establish initial schedules and material strategies.

• Lead or support complex planning tasks such as multi-plant coordination, large project scheduling, or high-mix/low-volume environments.

Qualifications:

Required:


• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience

• 4-6+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and planning tools

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to balance competing priorities and respond quickly to changes in demand or capacity

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

Preferred:


• Experience in high-mix, low-volume or engineered-to-order (ETO) production environments

• Advanced knowledge of forecasting, capacity planning, and material planning methods

• Experience with Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies

• Proficiency with advanced Excel functions, Power BI, or planning analytics

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or similar credentials

Skills and Competencies:

• Planning & Prioritization

• Communication & Collaboration

• Analytical Thinking

• Problem-Solving

• Time Management

• Continuous Improvement

• ERP/MRP Expertise

• Attention to Detail

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements:
Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Salary Description


$30-$33