Electroswitch is seeking a Production Planner to support manufacturing operations by developing and maintaining production schedules, coordinating material availability, and ensuring on-time delivery to customers. This role plays a key part in balancing production demand, inventory levels, and manufacturing capacity while working closely with cross-functional teams across operations, purchasing, and supply chain.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a manufacturing environment using ERP/MRP systems and possess strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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Manage production planning activities within ERP/MRP systems to support manufacturing schedules
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Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
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Coordinate production priorities based on customer demand, material availability, labor, and equipment capacity
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Monitor and support on-time delivery performance (OTIF)
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Expedite materials, components, and purchased parts to support production requirements
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Identify and help resolve production bottlenecks, backorders, and supply constraints
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Perform inventory and production planning analysis to improve material utilization and delivery performance
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Troubleshoot planning and system-related issues and support continuous improvement initiatives
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Develop planning reports and perform data analysis using Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and Lookup functions
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Collaborate with operations, purchasing, supply chain, and other departments to support production goals
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Support and assist with training and coaching of supply chain team members as needed
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Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
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Minimum of 2 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, scheduling, or manufacturing planning environment
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Experience using ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment
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Strong understanding of production scheduling, material planning, and inventory control
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred
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Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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Experience supporting manufacturing operations in industrial, electronics, aerospace, or high-mix manufacturing environments
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Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis
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Combination of office and manufacturing environment
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Regular exposure to manufacturing noise, dust, heat, cold, and odors
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Ability to sit, stand, and occasionally move inventory or materials within the facility
Electroswitch is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
