What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at McKinstry?
Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.
McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.
Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:
- renewables and energy services
- engineering and design
- construction and facility services
To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?
The Opportunity with McKinstry
We are seeking a manufacturing Production Planner in our Spokane or Seattle, WA location, with Spokane preferred. The Production Planner ensures manufacturing processes run efficiently by developing and implementing production schedules. As a Production Planner, you will work alongside operations, purchasing, and other departments to ensure that goods are produced according to customer demand and delivery requirements. Your day-to-day tasks will include analyzing production data, identifying bottlenecks, coordinating with other teams to eliminate production constraints, and adjusting production schedules to maximize output while managing resources effectively. You will also track inventory levels and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials.
The ideal Production Planner candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Detail-oriented, able to prioritize tasks and look ahead to plan and prepare effectively for any known shortages. Ability to lead weekly meetings and discuss updates, and communicate risks that are known from the results of analyzing the schedule. Additional responsibilities may include:
Create production schedules based on customer orders and production capacity.
Ability to collaborate with the team to create a visual management system for production schedules at the shop level for multiple value streams.
Collaborate with production teams to ensure materials and resources are available for each job.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet deadlines.
Maintain accurate records of production data and communicate updates to management.
Identify potential production delays or issues and develop contingency plans.
Evaluate production processes for efficiency and recommend improvements.
Coordinate with purchasing and logistics departments to ensure timely delivery of materials.
Assist in inventory management by tracking material usage and forecasting future needs.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards throughout the production process.
What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry
Education
High School diploma plus 4-6 experience in a similar role.
Bachelor’s Degree plus 2-4 years experience in a similar role.
Key Skills and Abilities
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to lead weekly meetings, discuss updates, and communicate risks that are known from the results of analyzing the schedule.
Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Detail-oriented, able to prioritize tasks and look ahead to plan and prepare effectively for any known shortages.
Experience working with computer software related to scheduling, inventory management, and production planning.
Additional certification or training in supply chain management, Quality Management Systems or Lean Principles preferred.
Experience with construction and prior experience with production planning or scheduling multiple aspects of a project preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability and willingness to travel.
Physical ability to navigate production facilities, or jobsites in uneven terrain.
PeopleFirst Benefits
When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums
People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:
- Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Transgender inclusive benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Pet insurance
- “Building Good” paid community service time
- Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
- McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers
See benefit plan documents for complete details.
If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.
The pay range for this position is $26.83 - $39.46 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.
The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.
McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.
Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.
Salary : $27 - $39
