Production Planner

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, oversee, and manage complex production schedules for specialized products, ensuring optimal resource allocation and alignment with business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional planning meetings to ensure alignment between production, procurement, and inventory management teams.
• Analyze long-term production data and forecasts to anticipate future demand, identifying risks and opportunities for capacity planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of production planning processes and reduce lead times.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior planners, fostering their development and ensuring consistent scheduling practices across the team.
• Support the development and implementation of advanced planning tools, processes, and KPIs to improve production visibility and control.
• Evaluate resource needs, labor capacity, and material availability for long-term production plans, and recommend actions to mitigate risks.
• Prepare and present production performance reports to senior management, highlighting trends, bottlenecks, and actionable insights for process improvement.
• Collaborate with the operations and engineering teams to support new product introductions and special projects, ensuring that production plans are adapted to accommodate changes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and internal quality control policies within the production planning process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field or relevant experience required.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a related function in a manufacturing production environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex production data and develop strategic plans.
• Demonstrated expertise in ERP/MRP systems, with preference for Microsoft Dynamics and/or SAP.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and precision in production planning and scheduling.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, balancing immediate operational needs with long-term production strategies.

Qualifications

Commensurate with experience.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

Salary Minimum: $70,000
Salary Maximum: $90,000

Schedule

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