Production Planner (Operation Planner)

EPS Corporation Company is seeking a highly skilled Production Planner

The Production Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing manufacturing operations to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production. This role provides leadership across production teams, manages schedules and resources, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to meet organizational goals related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage daily production operations to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.

• Develop and execute production plans and schedules aligned with demand forecasts and supply chain capabilities.

• Oversee inventory management, material flow, and coordination with supply chain and procurement teams.

• Ensure compliance with quality standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor production metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

• Lead and develop production teams, including hiring, training, performance management, and workforce planning.

• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles, including continuous improvement, waste reduction, and process optimization.

• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to improve manufacturing processes and resolve production issues.

• Utilize manufacturing systems such as ERP, MRP, and MES to manage production data, reporting, and decision-making.

• Promote a safe work environment and ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as:

  • Industrial Engineering

  • Manufacturing Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Business Administration

  • Operations Management

  • Supply Chain Management

Required Qualifications

• One or more professional certifications, including:

  • Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

  • Lean Manufacturing Certification

  • Six Sigma Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Required Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment with progressively increasing responsibility.

• Demonstrated experience in:

  • Production planning and scheduling

  • Inventory management

  • Supply chain management

  • Quality control and assurance

  • Team management and leadership

• Experience in a related industry such as marine, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing.

• Hands-on experience with manufacturing software systems, including ERP, MRP, and/or MES platforms.

• Proven experience applying lean manufacturing principles, including continuous improvement, waste reduction, and process optimization.

EPS Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.