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Production Planner Analyst

Job Description - Production Planner Analyst



The Production Planner Analyst supports manufacturing operations by developing and executing production plans aligned with available capacity and material demand. This role partners closely with Production, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to coordinate daily assembly activities and meet customer delivery expectations. The Production Planner and Operations Analyst works with production cell leads to monitor schedules, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance on-time delivery and operational efficiency.

 

 

Responsibilities:

Production Planning


  • Develop daily assembly schedules based on resource availability and material requirements

  • Prioritize work orders to ensure timely completion of assemblies

  • Collaborate with production cell leads to establish schedules and monitor performance

  • Maintain and update daily scheduling boards

  • Lead daily production meetings to review performance, identify issues, and support problem-solving activities

  • Communicate production plan updates across Production, Materials, and Sales teams


Work Order Management


  • Monitor work order status to support timely and accurate completion

  • Investigate and resolve work order discrepancies as needed


KPI Tracking & Reporting


  • Track and report on key performance metrics, including on-time delivery and cell utilization

  • Prepare routine production reports and dashboards

  • Maintain accurate data to support operational reviews and decision-making


Documentation & Continuous Improvement


  • Document processes and procedures to support standardized work

  • Maintain accuracy of planning data, including bill of materials (BOM) labor hours

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within production planning and operations


 

Required Qualifications:


  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and basic data analysis

  • Strong organizational and process-oriented mindset

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems is a plus

  • Demonstrated ability to document procedures and support continuous improvement efforts

  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.


 

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

  • Familiarity with KPI reporting, data analysis, or continuous improvement methodologies



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