Production Planner

Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with a client of his in Ithaca that is looking to hire a Production Planner. This company has outstanding benefits and has been rapidly growing. Hours are great here, normal Monday - Friday and no nights or weekends.

We are looking for a Production Planner to oversee and coordinate schedules to achieve operational efficiency and meet customer demands. This role requires a proactive individual who can align forecast data, material availability, and production capacity while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production schedules that align with inventory goals, sales forecasts, and operational capacity.

• Coordinate with purchasing and inventory teams to ensure timely availability of necessary materials and resources.

• Monitor progress of work-in-progress items and finished goods to meet delivery timelines and internal performance metrics.

• Utilize company systems to issue work orders, track production progress, and maintain accurate data records.

• Collaborate with quality assurance and compliance teams to ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

• Communicate any schedule changes, risks, or delays to relevant stakeholders promptly and effectively.

• Assist in capacity planning by identifying potential constraints and recommending actionable solutions.

• Support initiatives aimed at improving production processes, reducing waste, and optimizing efficiency.

• Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide production updates and contribute to operational reporting.

• Proven experience in production planning is required.

• Strong understanding of operations management, logistics, and warehouse processes.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

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