Inventory Specialist / Production Planner

Inventory Specialist / Production Planner

Fleet Engineers, a Tramec Company, located in Muskegon, MI is currently seeking an Inventory Specialist / Production Planner

Why You'll Love Working Here: Along with competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, finances, and work-life balance, including:

• Medical & prescription coverage, including a high-cost specialty drug program (potential for $0 cost)
• Surgery & imaging program (potential for $0 cost)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays (including your birthday)
• On-demand pay (any day can be payday)
• $500 employee referral bonus
• $500 wellness visit drawing
• Gym membership credit
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement and internal training opportunities

Position Summary:

The Inventory Specialist / Production Planner is responsible for ensuring efficient coordination of materials, inventory, and production schedules to support operational goals. This role manages inventory accuracy, monitors stock levels, and ensures timely availability of raw materials and finished goods.

Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm but hours could vary

Essential Job Duties:

• Plans, schedules, and determines priorities of job orders. Distributes job travelers to the shop floor.
• Monitor workload and capacity constraints. Expedite operations as needed.
• Works closely with department supervisors in monitoring and resolving production issues.
• Reviews completed job orders to ensure material is issued and quantity is put into inventory before closing.
• Monitor customer forecasts and release jobs accordingly.
• Participates in continuous improvement projects.
• Monitor inventory and ensure optimal customer service to meet customer on time delivery.
• Participate in daily production meeting.
• Identify and resolve problems relating to inventory.
• Conduct daily cycle counts working in conjunction with material handlers.
• Verify inventory counts and compare to the inventory management system records.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
• Other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.

Requirements:

• Prior experience as a production planner in manufacturing preferred
• General knowledge of MRP and manufacturing principles
• Flexible and have a willingness to work with changing situations while maintaining a positive attitude
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP system
• Team player to help positively motivate others and support a lean culture

Tramec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law.

At this time, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance for this position. We appreciate your understanding.