Production Planner Scheduler

Manufacturing Company

Job Description

Location: Metro Detroit, MI
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing

About the Opportunity

An established automotive manufacturer is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Production Planner to coordinate production schedules, optimize manufacturing capacity, and ensure efficient material flow to meet customer demand.

The ideal candidate will have strong production planning experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with the ability to anticipate shortages, manage priorities, and drive operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, and manufacturing capacity.
Monitor production performance, schedule adherence, and work-in-process (WIP) inventory.
Coordinate with Production, Materials, Logistics, and Quality teams to ensure timely execution of production plans.
Identify and proactively address material shortages, capacity constraints, and scheduling conflicts.
Analyze production efficiency, inventory levels, and material availability to optimize manufacturing operations.
Maintain accurate planning data and production schedules within ERP/MRP systems.
Support inventory optimization, continuous improvement, and on-time delivery initiatives.

Required Qualifications

3–5 years of production planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Strong knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, inventory control, and MRP processes.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency required, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, complex formulas, data analysis, and reporting.
Ability to analyze production data, manage changing priorities, and resolve scheduling challenges.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Automotive manufacturing planning experience strongly preferred.
Experience in metal stamping, welding, or high-volume manufacturing operations is a plus.
Understanding of production capacity, cycle times, changeovers, and manufacturing constraints.
Experience coordinating production schedules across multiple manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and WIP inventory optimization.

What We're Looking For

A proactive, hands-on Production Planner who can balance customer requirements, manufacturing capacity, and inventory levels while maintaining efficient operations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments to achieve production and delivery objectives.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

Welding and Stamping Manufacturing Company

Company Description

Welding and Stamping Manufacturing Company

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