Production Planner

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Production Planner I to join our manufacturing team. This role offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, Finance, and Technical teams while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain rolling production schedules for manufacturing operations.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to plan and release production orders.
• Analyze production plans to identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements.
• Maintain inventory levels and maintain inventory accuracy goals.
• Collaborate with Customer Service to establish realistic ship dates and proactively communicate scheduling concerns.
• Work with production supervisors and operators to ensure adherence to production plans.
• Evaluate planning processes and tools, recommending and implementing improvements.
• Cook up material transfers between manufacturing facilities as needed.
• Analyze production and inventory issues and drive effective solutions.
• Monitor actual production output against planned schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Supply Chain, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 1-3 years of experience in: Production Planning, Scheduling, Inventory Control.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Epicor or similar preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work effectively across multiple departments and teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, productivity metrics, and operational efficiencies.
• Experience collaborating with production teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence outcomes.

What Success Looks Like

Successful candidates will quickly learn the production planning process, build strong relationships across the manufacturing facility, and help drive improvements in scheduling accuracy, inventory management, and overall operational efficiency.

Work Environment

This role operates in both an office and manufacturing setting. The position may require time on the production floor where exposure to machinery, noise, temperature variations, and manufacturing processes is common. Appropriate PPE will be required when working in production areas.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing operations.
• Cross-functional exposure across multiple business departments.
• Continuous improvement culture that values innovation and employee input.
• Potential future hybrid work flexibility.

What we offer you:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage.
• 401k with a company match.
• PTO Hours are accrued from Day 1.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for development and internal promotions.
• Potential future hybrid work flexibility.