Job Summary:
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Production & Material Planner to coordinate and optimize our manufacturing shop operations. You will manage the entire lifecycle of our production orders—from initial materials forecasting and ordering to day-to-day shop scheduling, shop floor documentation, inventory tracking, and final shipping fulfillment. The ideal candidate ensures that production processes flow efficiently, materials arrive on time, and deadlines are met
Key Responsibilities
- Production Scheduling: Create, update, and manage the daily and weekly production plans for the shop floor to maximize efficiency and capacity.
- Documentation & Work Orders: Generate, print, and cut necessary shop tags, travelers, and work orders to guide materials and labor through production.
- Material Procurement: Forecast demand and order raw materials and components from suppliers to prevent stockouts and production delays.
- Shop Flow & Deadline Management: Actively monitor shop floor progress, troubleshoot delays, and manage job flow to guarantee on-time delivery for client orders.
- Inventory Control: Track and drive completed work orders into inventory, ensuring system data matches physical stock levels.
- Shipping Fulfillment: Support the logistics lifecycle by performing item fulfillment processes when finished products are packed and shipped.
- Proactive Forecasting: Preplan for future capacity, labor, and raw material requirements based on historical data and upcoming sales projections.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in production management within a manufacturing environment, with strong knowledge of supply chain management and operations management principles.
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP or equivalent enterprise resource planning software; experience with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) is essential.
- Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting purposes.
- Mechanical knowledge or background in manufacturing processes is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience managing teams and fostering cross-functional communication.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Join us as a Production Planner and become a key driver of operational excellence! Your expertise will help shape efficient workflows, elevate product quality, and support our commitment to continuous improvement—all while working in a vibrant team dedicated to innovation and success.
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
