Production Control Planner

About the role

VulcanForms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products through its vertically integrated capabilities in additive manufacturing and precision machining. The Production Control Planner supports the development and execution of a reliable, data-driven production plan that supports forecasting, equipment productivity, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Create production documentation to ensure end-to-end alignment between planned and actual execution while optimizing productivity.
• Create tools and dashboards to track progress to plan, surface execution risks, and communicate updates to stakeholders across Operations, Supply Chain, and Leadership.
• Ensure execution by working cross-functionally to validate production readiness, resource alignment, and schedule accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Procurement, Quality, and Production to prevent delays, expedite critical orders, and improve throughput.
• Monitor and report on production performance, including external vendor progress, internal build schedules, and delivery timelines.
• Support standardized planning processes through clear documentation, training materials, and workflow design to support repeatable, scalable operations.
• Support cross-functional planning cadence, including syncs with key departments, delivery forecast updates, and leadership reporting.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, production planning, or operations within a machine assembly or high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience), preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with production, supply, or demand planning, including use of ERP systems (Epicor experience strongly preferred).
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills to identify inefficiencies, forecast demand, resolve constraints, and drive improvements.
• Strong hands-on experience with planning tools and dashboards (Excel/Google Sheets required; Looker, Tableau, or Power BI is a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to support on process improvement initiatives and create scalable documentation or SOPs.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with experience partnering with Procurement, Production, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment where initiative, ownership, and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, production planning, or operations within a machine assembly or high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience), preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with production, supply, or demand planning, including use of ERP systems (Epicor experience strongly preferred).
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills to identify inefficiencies, forecast demand, resolve constraints, and drive improvements.
• Strong hands-on experience with planning tools and dashboards (Excel/Google Sheets required; Looker, Tableau, or Power BI is a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to support on process improvement initiatives and create scalable documentation or SOPs.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with experience partnering with Procurement, Production, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment where initiative, ownership, and adaptability are essential.

Skills

• Production Planning
• Supply Chain Management
• ERP Systems (Epicor preferred)
• Planning Tools (Excel/Google Sheets, Looker, Tableau, Power BI)
• Process Improvement
• Collaboration and Communication

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• A 401(k) plan with company match.

Pay

• The annual base salary range for this position is $69,000 - $96,000.

Schedule

• Full-time.