Production Control Planner

Position Production Control Planner Hours 40 hours per week Position Summary The Production Control Planner is responsible for coordinating daily production activities to ensure materials, work orders, and schedules are executed efficiently. This role supports on-time delivery by managing work order release, tracking production progress, resolving shortages, and maintaining accurate system data. Responsibilities Release, schedule, and manage work orders in alignment with the master production schedule. Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and Warehouse to ensure material availability and readiness for manufacturing. Monitor WIP (work-in-process) and production progress; identify delays, bottlenecks, or shortages and elevate them as needed. Track and prioritize orders to support on‑time delivery, including expedites and schedule adjustments. Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems, including work order status, lead times, and inventory transactions. Communicate daily production status, risks, and recovery plans to cross‑functional teams. Support inventory control by monitoring shortages, excess, and slow‑moving materials. Assist in capacity coordination by highlighting constraints and supporting scheduling adjustments. Prepare and maintain reports on production performance, WIP status, and delivery metrics. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production flow, data accuracy, and process efficiency. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). 2–4 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations. Basic understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production control processes. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. Good analytical and problem‑solving skills. Effective communication and coordination skills with cross‑functional teams. Benefits 401(k) matching up to 4% Dental insurance Health insurance (100% company‑paid medical/dental/vision) Vision insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off and 10-holiday pay Life and AD&D insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) #J-18808-Ljbffr