What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at KLR Executive Search Group LLC?
KLR Executive Search Group is proud to partner with Boston Group to recruit their next Production Planner. With over 90 years of experience, Boston Group understands the specialized needs of commercial and retail companies. Working closely together with clients, Boston Group engineers, designs, and creates unique environments that fit all budgets and requirements. The Boston Group is comprised of an international team of engineers, designers, manufacturers, and account managers, dedicated to provide the best solutions with the best service. From their offices and manufacturing facilities in Europe and the US, Boston Group takes on every challenge.
Position Overview
The Production Planner will play a critical role in coordinating production activities, managing schedules, supporting inventory accuracy, and ensuring the efficient flow of materials through the manufacturing process. This individual will serve as a key communication link between Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Shipping, Finance, and Operations.
Reporting to Operations leadership, this position will also manage and support a small planning team, including a junior planner and administrative resource. This individual must also be comfortable reporting to leaders who reside in a remote capacity.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, manage, and maintain daily and long-term production schedules to support customer commitments and operational priorities.
- Create clear schedules and priorities for multiple manufacturing departments, including fabrication, paint, assembly, packaging, and shipping.
- Generate and release work orders, job travelers, and production documentation through the ERP/MRP system.
- Serve as a trusted partner to Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Shipping, and Finance.
- Spend time on the manufacturing floor understanding challenges, answering questions, and supporting team members.
- Build strong relationships and credibility by listening, collaborating, and working alongside the team.
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of ERP/MRP data to support effective planning.
- Partner closely with Purchasing to monitor material availability, shortages, long lead-time items, and supplier issues.
- Help evaluate material needs, inventory levels, and purchasing strategies to support production demands.
Qualifications & Skills
- 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory control, supply chain, or related manufacturing operations.
- Experience working in a hands-on manufacturing environment required.
- Strong understanding of MRP principles, production flow, routings, work orders, and bills of materials.
- ERP/MRP experience required; Infor/Syteline experience preferred. Experience with similar ERP systems will be considered.