Production Planner

Production Planner

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Production Planner to plan, schedule, and coordinate manufacturing activities to meet customer demands and production goals.

The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing operations, production scheduling, inventory management, and ERP/MRP systems. This position requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to ensure efficient production processes and on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage production planning, scheduling, and inventory requirements.
• Coordinate production schedules based on labor availability, equipment capacity, materials, and customer priorities.
• Monitor production progress and identify potential delays, bottlenecks, material shortages, and capacity constraints.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Sales, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve scheduling and operational issues.
• Communicate production priorities, lead times, schedule changes, and potential delivery delays.
• Monitor manufacturing orders, production reporting, and schedule adherence.
• Maintain accurate planning records, production metrics, and inventory information.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve production efficiency, inventory levels, and manufacturing lead times.
• Identify opportunities to optimize production processes, resource utilization, and scheduling effectiveness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Additional education in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, materials planning, or supply chain operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, and inventory control.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production reporting.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with multiple departments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off