Production Planner II

Job Summary

Production Planner II plays a key role in optimizing production processes and ensuring the efficient use of time and resources within a manufacturing or production environment. This position involves advanced planning, analysis, and coordination to meet production targets while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Development and maintenance of production schedules based on demand forecasts, resource availability, and production capacity.
• Ensuring alignment with sales forecasts and inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory.
• Maintenance of inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Coordination with various departments, including procurement, manufacturing, and logistics, to optimize resource utilization.
• Data analysis to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement using statistical methods and forecasting techniques.
• Communication and coordination with stakeholders, including production teams, supervisors, and management.
• Continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and best practices.
• Collaboration with operations and quality control teams to ensure production plans meet quality requirements.
• Monitoring and resolving on-hold items as needed.
• Leverage production planning software, ERP systems, and other tools to automate processes, streamline workflows, and facilitate data analysis.
• Maintain master data as required by team expectations.
• Participation in projects, problem-solving projects, Kaizen events, etc.
• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production efficiency, resource utilization, and inventory management.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of Production Planning Principles, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Processes, Inventory Control Principles, and Data Analysis.
• Skills in Organizational Communication and Collaboration, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Adaptability, Time Management, Decision Making, Technical Proficiency, and Customer Focus.
• Experience: High School Diploma, 3+ years in related field, internship, or employed within the company. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Prioritization: Associates or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, or related field, APICS Certification(s) in related field (CPIM or CSCP), and ability to work in an office environment and perform plant visits.

Working Conditions

• Office Environment
• Plant Visit(s) – Required
• PPE Provided by Plants
• Monday – Friday, 6 am – 3 pm
• 40 plus hours per week, must be present during these hours to answer inquiries from management, other departments.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Lifting or Carrying 1-10 LBS, Pushing or Pulling 1-40 LBS, Bending or Stopping, Reaching Above Shoulder Level, Driving Automatic Equip. Vehicles, Operating Machinery or Power Tools, Climbing (Ladders, Stairs, Etc.), Walking, Standing, Sitting, Working in Extreme Temperatures, Repetitive Motion Including But Not Limited To: Wrists, Hands and/or Fingers, Vision, Hearing, Dexterity, Hand Eye Coordination, Dexterity, Hand Eye Coordination, At Carlisle Companies, Inc., we're dedicated to making your experience exceptional from the very start of your journey with us. We’re excited to share our commitment to transparency, including our Pay Transparency Notice, with all applicants for this position.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage Beginning Day 1 of Employment
• Health Savings Account
• 401k Contribution with Company Match
• 11 Company Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year
• Vacation Days: The total number of days granted depends on your years of professional experience. The first year of employment is prorated based on the month of hire. Confirm your allotment eligibility with Talent Acquisition or HR.
• Sick Days: All Carlisle Employees are granted at least 5 sick days per calendar year. Confirm with Talent Acquisition or HR the allotment or accrual based on your locality.
• Two weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% base compensation, upon approval.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits, 100% Employer Funded
• Tuition Reimbursement is available after 6 months of full-time employment, covering up to 100% of tuition which includes 18 credit hours, the costs, and eligible associated fees per calendar year.

Anticipated Closing Date

The anticipated closing date for receiving applications is July 31, 2026.