Production Planner

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute daily production plans based on customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and material availability.
• Translate demand forecasts into achievable production schedules while balancing operational priorities.
• Review and manage ERP/MRP messages, exceptions, and planning recommendations to maintain accurate production schedules.
• Create and manage production and intercompany orders in accordance with business priorities.
• Collaborate with Production, Customer Service, Quality Control (QC), and Quality Assurance (QA) teams to ensure successful execution of production plans.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including schedule adherence, service levels, inventory performance, and production efficiency.
• Participate in daily operational meetings to communicate updates, identify risks, and drive timely issue resolution.
• Identify supply and production risks, develop mitigation plans, and perform root cause analysis for delays, shortages, and inventory issues.
• Maintain accurate planning data within ERP systems and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes and operational performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in production planning, supply planning, materials planning, scheduling, or supply chain operations, preferably within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with production planning, scheduling, and manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, with JD Edwards E1 preferred; experience with SAP, Oracle, Demantra, or similar ERP platforms is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• APICS CPIM certification or willingness to obtain certification is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to convert data into actionable production plans.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing demands, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to achieving on-time, in-full delivery and operational excellence.

Skills

• Production Planning
• Scheduling
• Materials Planning
• ERP/MRP Systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Lean Principles
• CPIM Certification
• Problem-Solving
• Communication

Benefits

• Flexible Shifts
• Onsite Work

Pay

• $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule

• Day Shift - 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM