Description:
We are seeking a Production Planner who is responsible for developing, coordinating, and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and on-time delivery to customers. This role manages complex planning activities, monitors material and capacity constraints, and partners cross-functionally to resolve scheduling challenges. The Production Planner plays a key role in aligning demand forecasts, inventory levels, and production capabilities while driving improvements in scheduling accuracy and operational efficiency.
Requirements:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and update detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, material availability, and capacity constraints.
- Create work order priorities and sequencing to maximize production efficiency and meet delivery commitments.
- Monitor WIP, lead times, and production progress; adjust schedules proactively to resolve conflicts or delays.
- Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure readiness for scheduled builds.
- Review material requirements and collaborate with Materials/Procurement teams to prevent shortages or delays.
- Analyze machine and labor capacity to optimize workflow and balance workloads across departments.
- Identify bottlenecks and recommend actions to improve throughput or reduce scheduling conflicts.
- Serve as a key communication point between Scheduling, Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Engineering.
- Provide timely updates on schedule changes, production risks, and customer impacts.
- Support Sales and Customer Service with accurate promise dates and lead time assessments.
- Track and report key planning metrics such as schedule adherence, on-time delivery, WIP levels, capacity utilization, and backlog.
- Analyze historical data to improve forecasting accuracy and planning efficiency.
- Maintain and ensure accuracy of planning data within the ERP/MRP system.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance scheduling accuracy, reduce lead times, and improve material flow.
- Participate in Lean/CI initiatives to eliminate waste and streamline workflows.
- Support improvements in planning standards, documentation, and system utilization.
- Support long-term capacity planning and resource modeling.
- Collaborate on new product introductions (NPI) to establish initial schedules and material strategies.
- Lead or support complex planning tasks such as multi-plant coordination, large project scheduling, or high-mix/low-volume environments.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience
- 4–6+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and planning tools
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to balance competing priorities and respond quickly to changes in demand or capacity
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Preferred:
- Experience in high-mix, low-volume or engineered-to-order (ETO) production environments
- Advanced knowledge of forecasting, capacity planning, and material planning methods
- Experience with Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
- Proficiency with advanced Excel functions, Power BI, or planning analytics
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or similar credentials
Skills and Competencies:
- Planning & Prioritization
- Communication & Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Continuous Improvement
- ERP/MRP Expertise
- Attention to Detail
Work Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
