Senior Production Planner

About the role

As a Senior Production Planner at our Louisville facility, you will create short- to mid-range production schedules for a mix of make-to-order and make-to-stock products. You will work cross-functionally with purchasing, manufacturing, and logistics to ensure timely production while maintaining optimal inventory levels. This position is critical in supporting Koroseal’s delivery performance and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules for wallcoverings.
• Utilize System 21 ERP to manage production orders, inventory, and raw material requirements.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure availability of vinyl, inks, and other raw materials based on the production plan.
• Monitor work-in-progress and adjust schedules in response to labor, machine availability, or material delays.
• Communicate schedule changes and priorities to production supervisors and floor leads.
• Collaborate with customer service and shipping to meet delivery commitments and expedite urgent orders.
• Track and report on key metrics such as on-time delivery, production attainment, and schedule adherence.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to scheduling, inventory, and lead time reduction.
• Technical production specification writing (Approx 20% of the time).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in production planning or manufacturing scheduling.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems; System 21 experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with scheduling tools or manufacturing dashboards a plus.

Benefits

• Vacation time, personal time, and eleven paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance including a Flexible Savings Account.
• Company-paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance with supplemental options available for employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid training and career development.
• Employee well-being benefits include a robust EAP offering.
• Company events.