Production Planner

Key Responsibilities

• Release and manage production orders based on customer demand, material availability, and production capacity.
• Monitor production schedules and coordinate priorities to meet delivery commitments.
• Maintain all top-level production order information, including due dates, status updates, and completion tracking.
• Expedite production orders as directed by the Operations Manager to address changing business needs.

ERP & Manufacturing Data Management

• Maintain accurate ERP system data related to production orders, inventory, routings, and scheduling activities.
• Generate and maintain production reports, inventory reports, and operational metrics.
• Ensure manufacturing data integrity and timely system updates.

Engineering Change Management

• Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) from a manufacturing perspective.
• Implement Bill of Material (BOM) revisions and maintain accurate product structures within the ERP system.
• Cookordinate engineering changes with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.

Inventory Control & Materials Management

• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counting and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Monitor material availability and communicate shortages or risks to production schedules.
• Assist in maintaining inventory records and supporting inventory control initiatives.

Quality System Support

• Maintain quality system documentation, including Non-Conformance Material Reports (NCMRs) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
• Support compliance with quality procedures and documentation requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Communicate production status, schedule changes, and priority updates across departments.
• Cross-train and provide support within Shipping, Receiving, and Purchasing functions as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, inventory management, and workflow optimization.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Maintain organized and accurate records in support of operational and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and manufacturing planning experience will be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in Production Planning, Scheduling, Manufacturing Coordination, Inventory Control, Materials Planning, or Supply Chain.
• Experience working within an ERP/MRP system in a manufacturing environment required.
• Understanding of production scheduling, inventory management, Bills of Material (BOMs), and manufacturing workflows.
• Experience processing engineering changes and maintaining production documentation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and accountability.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.