Production Planner

Job description:

About Rosco Vision

Rosco is a leading manufacturer of vision safety solutions for the bus and truck vehicle marketplace. Our products range from mirrors and visors to digital vision technologies, including cameras, sensors, monitors, and collision avoidance systems. Our products are found in commercial trucks, buses, and vans, specialty and military vehicles, industrial equipment, and more. From last mile delivery of our most precious cargo – our children and students – to life critical supplies and food, Rosco is making the driving environment safer.

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive, goal-oriented, and data-driven Production Planner to lead production planning activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role requires a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in production planning, manufacturing operations, or production control and is not an entry-level position. The Production Planner is expected to operate independently, take ownership of the production plan, anticipate risks, and drive execution without waiting for direction.

The position serves as a central coordination point between Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, and Logistics to ensure on-time delivery, efficient resource utilization, and smooth production flow.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand, forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints.
• Translate sales orders and forecasts into executable production plans and work orders.
• Continuously evaluate production capacity, labor availability, and equipment constraints to balance workloads and prevent bottlenecks.
• Proactively adjust schedules in response to changes in demand, material availability, equipment downtime, or staffing constraints.

Proactive Operations Ownership

• Identify risks, gaps, and constraints before they impact production or customer delivery.
• Drive planning actions independently rather than waiting for direction, anticipate what needs to be done next.
• Partner with Operations leadership to align production plans with business priorities, throughput goals, and service level expectations.
• Hold planning activities accountable to clear targets for on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and capacity utilization.

Data-Driven Planning & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor production progress, work-in-process (WIP), and schedule adherence using data and performance metrics.
• Prepare and analyze production performance reports, including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, capacity utilization, and inventory impact.
• Use data and trend analysis to drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy, throughput, and inventory management.
• Maintain accurate and reliable production planning data within ERP/MRP systems and planning tools.

Expectations (Critical)

The successful candidate will:

• Operate proactively.
• Be goal-oriented and execution-focused.
• Use data and metrics to guide decision and priorities.
• Anticipate issues before they impact production or delivery.
• Take ownership of outcomes and follow through to resolution.
• Act as a trusted planning partner to Operations leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in production planning, scheduling, production control, manufacturing operations, or logistics.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, capacity planning, and material coordination.
• Proven ability to translate demand into executable production plans in dynamic environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing condition.
• Clean and effective written and verbal communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, similar).
• Background in high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement principles.
• Experience coordinating planning activities across multiple departments or shifts.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing or walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the facility.
• Must be able to quickly traverse manufacturing areas.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage, including HSA/FSA
• 401k
• Vacation & Sick Days
• Between 9 and 11 paid holidays
• Employee Wellness Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Summer Barbecue/Holliday Party
• Employee Discounts
• Equal Opportunity Statement

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year