Production Planner

Production Planner Reporting to the Production Scheduling Manager, the Production Planner is responsible for managing customer orders, production scheduling, and inventory planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring accurate and timely execution across both sites. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and ERP skills to coordinate across Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain, respond to changing priorities, and maintain production flow and customer commitments. Qualified candidates will have an A.A.S degree in Business Administration or related field and minimum of three years' experience in scheduling/ planning position in a manufacturing company. Preferred candidates will have bachelor's degree and/or planning certifications. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), preferably Epicor. Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with a strong attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization professionally. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Order & Schedule Management Enter and manage orders, production jobs, and schedules in ERP Adjust job dates, quantities, and priorities Planning & Inventory Review MRP suggestions and maintain stock levels Support production planning and schedule execution Job Tracking Maintain job paperwork and track order status Manage expedited and rework jobs; support job close-out Customer & Change Management Process order changes and communicate schedule impacts Collaboration Partner cross-functionally to meet production and customer needs Participate in daily production planning and support multi-site coverage Seek and perform alternate, productive tasks to keep busy during unexpected down time Perform other duties as assigned or requested All equipment listed below is required when in production areas and is provided by the company unless otherwise specified: Eye protection Safety shoes Other PPE required depending on tasks performed Computer and other standard office equipment The usual and customary methods of performing the job functions require using fingers to type, handle objects, tools and controls. Generally, the job requires 85% sitting. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear to communicate with others. Incumbent is required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal, analyzing data, etc. The noise and temperature are commensurate with a typical office environment. Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm, Friday 7:30am-2:00pm