Production Planner

Production Planner / Production Coordinator

Do you enjoy solving problems, coordinating operations, and helping keep manufacturing running efficiently? AMBAC International is hiring a Production Planner / Production Coordinator to support our Elgin, SC manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys cross-functional collaboration, and takes pride in driving operational efficiency and on-time production. You'll work closely with operations, supply chain, engineering, purchasing, and leadership teams to help ensure production schedules, materials, and workflows stay aligned.

Why Join AMBAC?

• Employee-owned and open book managed
• Multi-year winner of Best Places to Work in South Carolina
• 4-day workweek (MondayThursday, First Shift)
• People-first, team-focused culture
• Gain share bonuses and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to contribute directly to operational success and continuous improvement

What You'll Do

• Develop and manage production schedules based on demand, capacity, and material availability
• Monitor inventory levels, work-in-progress, and material flow
• Partner with supply chain and purchasing teams to manage material needs and shortages
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to track production performance and inventory accuracy
• Identify production bottlenecks and support operational problem-solving
• Communicate production updates, risks, and recovery plans across teams
• Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives

What You Bring

• 25 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• ERP/MRP systems experience preferred
• Lean methodology experience
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and operate with professionalism and accountability
• Ability to operate managerially despite functioning as an individual contributor
• Veterans encouraged to apply
• Multilingual a plus

Schedule

• MondayThursday approximately 6:00 AM 4:30 PM
• Occasional Fridays as necessary to support operational and business needs

What We Offer

• Paid time off
• 401(k) with match and employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Gain share bonuses
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Stable, collaborative manufacturing environment with long-term growth opportunities

About AMBAC

We've been building power and engine systems since 1910. Today, we serve some of the world's most demanding industriesfrom agriculture to aviation to defense. As a legacy-rich, employee-owned manufacturer, we're committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, precision, and shared success.

AMBAC International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.