Production Planner

Production Planner

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Production Planner to join a growing manufacturing organization. This role is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining production schedules to ensure efficient workflow, optimal inventory levels, and on-time delivery of products. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a manufacturing environment, possess strong analytical skills, and be proficient in SAP production planning processes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, inventory requirements, and manufacturing capacity.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, and Customer Service teams to align production plans with business objectives.
• Utilize SAP to manage production orders, material planning, inventory transactions, and scheduling activities.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address changing priorities, material shortages, equipment downtime, or customer requirements.
• Analyze production data and key performance metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
• Coordinate with inventory and warehouse teams to ensure adequate material availability for production.
• Support Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) activities by providing production forecasts and capacity analysis.
• Work closely with manufacturing leadership to balance labor utilization, machine capacity, and production output.
• Maintain accurate planning records and system data to support operational excellence.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, inventory management, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of production planning experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience utilizing SAP for production planning, inventory management, and scheduling functions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material requirements planning (MRP), forecasting, and inventory control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Experience with capacity planning, demand forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives is highly preferred.

LHH Recruitment Solutions offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, 401(k) with company match where applicable, paid time off, paid holidays, and access to career development resources. Benefit offerings may vary based on client requirements and employment status.

LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should notify the company.