Production Planner

Location: Pendergrass Value Add

Working hours: 40

DEUTZ is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drivetrains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.

Job Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for planning and managing production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements while maximizing DEUTZ’s production capacity. This role works closely with the Production Planning Manager, Sales, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams to align production schedules with demand signals, inventory targets, and operational capabilities. In addition, supports demand balancing, production level loading, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) alignment to ensure efficient utilization of resources while maintaining service level commitments.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage, release, and close production orders to align with demand signals including forecasts, sales orders, and safety stock levels.
• Plan and manage production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements while optimizing production capacity.
• Utilize planning tools including the LMPC planning tool, capacity planning tools, Pro-Tracker staged kits, and production schedules.
• Support production level loading strategies to maintain stable workflow and improve operational efficiency.
• Analyze sales order releases in relation to production capacity and material requirements.
• Participate in activities that support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Review master production schedules and work orders to ensure alignment with production objectives.
• Interface with manufacturing personnel, purchasing, and supervisors regarding material status and planning issues.
• Establish and adjust priorities for customer orders.
• Release work orders to production departments specifying quantities, product type, and completion dates.
• Revise production schedules based on priorities and availability of labor, materials, and equipment.
• Support prototype builds and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Provide support to Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production Management.
• Establish work order start dates and communicate schedule adjustments to stakeholders.
• Update weekly late delivery reports and identify root causes.
• Establish economic order quantities (EOQ) and minimum stocking levels with guidance from the Planning Manager.
• Adjust internal part lead times to improve planning accuracy.
• Support training initiatives and assist with onboarding new employees when required.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Other Qualifications

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication - Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Ethics - Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

Individual Contributor

Travel Requirements

Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 10% depending on business needs.

Minimum Requirements

• 1-2 years of production planning experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong strategy skills with the ability to look for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Strong planning/organizing skills with the ability to prioritize and plan work activities – uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives.
• Strong cost consciousness with the ability to work within approved budget.
• Develop and implement cost-saving measures; conserve organizational resources.
• Strong attention to detail skills with the ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Knowledge of MRPII, ERP Systems, MS Office, and Production Planning tools such as LMPC.
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Associate degree (A.A) or equivalent from a college or technical school.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
  
  

EEO Statement

DEUTZ is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, DEUTZ also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.