Production Planner

Job Summary The Senior Production Planner is responsible for developing and executing a 10–12 week rolling Master Production Schedule within a hybrid manufacturing environment that includes both Build-to-Order (BTO) engineered steel fabrication and Assemble-to-Order (ATO) standardized product lines. This role ensures on-time delivery, optimized capacity utilization, disciplined job release, and effective inventory management. The Planner partners cross‑functionally with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, and Fabrication to align backlog execution with capacity constraints while maintaining control of working capital and service levels. What You’ll Do Master Production Scheduling & Forecast Management Own and maintain a live 10–12 week rolling Master Production Schedule. Schedule confirmed customer orders with approved submittals and validated data. Establish and manage frozen scheduling zones to protect execution stability. Balance backlog demand with labor and equipment capacity. Capacity Planning & Constraint Management Model labor hours and machine capacity across key work centers (laser, press brake, machining, weld, coating, assembly, shipping). Allocate shared capacity between BTO and ATO product families. Protect bottleneck operations, particularly welding and coating. Monitor and prevent excess WIP ahead of constraint areas. Adjust capacity allocation based on backlog mix and demand trends. Inventory & ATO Replenishment Planning Manage replenishment planning for standardized product lines. Establish and maintain safety stock levels, min/max parameters, batch sizing, and inventory turn targets. Coordinate production runs to support inventory needs without disrupting BTO commitments. Optimize working capital while maintaining target fill rates and avoiding stockouts. Job Release Governance (BTO) Enforce disciplined release criteria ensuring: Approved submittals Validated BOMs and routings Secured long‑lead materials Confirmed coating/galvanizing plans Allocated capacity within the schedule Material availability Prevent partial or premature job releases that create instability. Sales & Operations Alignment Participate in weekly production and S&OP meetings. Validate delivery commitments prior to customer promise dates. Provide realistic ship dates during quoting. Model capacity impact of major pending bids and backlog changes. KPI & Performance Ownership Monitor and report performance metrics, including: BTO Metrics: On-time delivery Schedule adherence within frozen zone Constraint utilization WIP aging Expedite frequency ATO Metrics: Inventory turns Fill rate and stockout rate Replenishment cycle time Working capital tied to inventory Continuous Improvement Improve forecast accuracy and planning discipline. Reduce lead times and WIP levels. Enhance ERP data integrity (BOMs, routings, lead times). Develop scalable planning systems to support growth. What You’ll Bring Strong understanding of steel fabrication processes and workflow sequencing. Demonstrated experience managing rolling production forecasts in complex manufacturing environments. Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and capacity modeling. Analytical mindset with the ability to balance service, throughput, and working capital objectives. Ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and enforce scheduling discipline. Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities. Education | Experience 5‑7+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing. Experience in hybrid BTO and ATO production environments. Proven experience managing 8–12 week rolling production schedules. Strong capacity planning and constraint management expertise. APICS CPIM certification or equivalent supply chain credential preferred. Experience in heavy steel fabrication operations. Experience supporting large‑scale manufacturing operations ($100M+ revenue). Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gibraltar Fabrication, LLC