Production Planner – Manufacturing

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Planner to join a well-established Chicago-based manufacturing company specializing in engineered components for commercial building this role you will own production scheduling and planning activities to ensure efficient manufacturing operations optimal resource utilization and on-time delivery to customers.

This is a hands-on planning role requiring strong experience in MRP systems production scheduling capacity planning and cross-functional coordination within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master production schedules aligned with customer demand and capacity constraints
• Execute MRP-based planning ensuring accurate conversion of demand into production orders
• Coordinate with procurement engineering manufacturing and sales to ensure seamless production flow
• Monitor production performance metrics and drive corrective actions and process improvements
• Identify and resolve capacity bottlenecks and recommend production or outsourcing solutions
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of all production orders and schedules
• Support demand forecasting and adjust production plans based on sales inputs
• Participate in production planning meetings to resolve scheduling conflicts and maintain operational alignment
• Continuously analyze production data to improve efficiency lead times and output quality

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Administration Engineering or related field
• 5 years of experience as a Production Planner or similar role in manufacturing
• Strong hands-on experience with MRP systems production planning and supply chain principles
• Proven ability in production scheduling capacity planning and demand forecasting
• Experience coordinating across multiple departments (manufacturing procurement engineering sales)
• Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS certification (CSCP/CPIM) a plus
• Experience in industrial manufacturing OEM or engineered products environments

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Stable work history with at least 23 years in recent roles
• Demonstrated success in improving production efficiency schedule adherence or cost optimization
• Strong communicator comfortable working across plant operations and corporate teams

Benefits

• Medical Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Short-term disability coverage
• AFLAC supplemental benefits

About the Company

Our client is a long-established Chicago manufacturer with over 60 years of experience producing engineered solutions for commercial building systems serving both national and international markets.

Benefits

• Medical Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Short-term disability coverage
• AFLAC supplemental benefits