Production Planner

Create daily, weekly, and long-term production plans, converting customer needs into actionable manufacturing schedules 

Balance labor, machine capacity, inventory, and materials to meet production targets 

Review open sales orders to determine customer requirements 

Address unforeseen production issues and reallocate resources as needed 

Coordinate delivery of parts to expedite flow of material to meet production schedule 

Utilize MES/ERP system to auto‐generate manufacturing work orders 

Coordinate between warehouse and purchasing on material shortages 

Notify Operations & Sales of any schedule impacts to customers 

Coordinate/expedite manufacturing builds to ensure schedules are achieved 

Completes status reports, such as production progress, customer information and materials inventory 

Identify areas for improvement in the production process and provide feedback 

At least 3 years’ experience in production planning 

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods 

Ability to interact well with internal and external customers 

Excellent communication skills 

Proficient use of computer systems and software applications 

In‐depth knowledge of ERP software preferred 

Associate’s degree – preferable focus on Production Planning, Operations Management, Business Administration or related field