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Production Control Planner
Job Location:
Job Location:
Massillon, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
14 October 2026 (22 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
11 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Title: Production Control Planner
Job status: Full-time employee Exempt Salary
Department: Materials / Supply Chain
Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
Production Control Planner
Summary / Objective
The Production Control Planner is responsible for finite scheduling of the plants secondary operations (e.g. CNC drilling broaching) and grinding operations along with inventory control and analysis across raw material work-in-process and finished goods. This role ensures parts flow efficiently through these downstream processes to meet due dates and that inventory levels locations and routings are accurate and well-managed.
Working closely with the Supply Chain Manager Master Scheduler Demand Planner and Production Supervisors the Production Control Planner balances schedule adherence in secondary/grinding operations with inventory accuracy flow efficiency and data-driven reporting in a make-to-order high-mix precision machining environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain finite capacity schedules for the plants secondary operations (e.g. CNC drilling broaching) and grinding operations sequencing jobs to meet due dates while balancing machine and labor capacity.
- Coordinate with the Master Scheduler and Production Supervisors to align secondary and grinding schedules with primary (screw machine) production schedules.
- Monitor and adjust secondary/grinding schedules in response to material availability machine downtime quality holds and shifting priorities.
- Maintain accurate inventory levels locations and routings within the ERP/MRP system across raw material work-in-process and finished goods.
- Analyze inventory flow and cycle times through secondary and grinding operations; identify bottlenecks and recommend routing or process improvements.
- Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory audits; investigate and resolve discrepancies in quantities locations or routings.
- Identify and report slow-moving excess or obsolete inventory; recommend disposition or corrective action.
- Analyze work-in-process and finished goods inventory data to support inventory reduction working capital and service-level goals.
- Prepare and present regular reports on schedule adherence inventory accuracy and inventory levels/trends to the Supply Chain Manager.
- Partner with the Demand Planner and Purchasing to ensure component and raw material availability supports the secondary/grinding schedule.
- Support new program launches routing changes and process improvements affecting secondary and grinding operations.
- Serve as backup to the Master Scheduler and/or Demand Planner as needed.
- Communicate proactively with cross-functional teams (Production Quality Purchasing Demand Planner) to ensure schedule and inventory data are accurate and actioned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Strong understanding of finite scheduling and capacity planning concepts in a job-shop or high-mix manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills; comfortable working with large data sets in Excel (pivot tables formulas) and ERP-generated reports.
- Working knowledge of inventory control principles (cycle counting ABC analysis FIFO routings and location management).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present schedule and inventory data clearly to cross-functional teams and leadership.
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Comfortable working on the shop floor and interfacing directly with production supervisors and operators regarding schedule changes and priorities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced high-mix manufacturing environment.
- General understanding of manufacturing/machining processes; familiarity with secondary and grinding operations a plus.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective cross-functional working relationships.
- High level of integrity professionalism and sound judgment.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Operations Management or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 2-4 years of experience in scheduling inventory control production planning or a related manufacturing role.
- In lieu of a degree 5 or more years of relevant progressive supply chain/materials experience will be considered.
- ERP/MRP system experience required; experience with shop-floor ERP systems (e.g. E2/Shoptech JobBOSS Global Shop Solutions Epicor Estitrack or similar) preferred.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred; job-shop make-to-order or precision machining background a plus; experience with secondary or grinding operations a plus.
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM CSCP) a plus.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with scheduling or inventory planning software a plus.
Work Environment / Physical Demands
- Work is performed in a combination of office and active production floor settings.
- Regular time spent on the production floor overseeing secondary and grinding schedules and inventory locations; exposure to elevated noise coolant/oil mist metal chips and moving machinery. Appropriate PPE (safety glasses hearing protection) is required when on the floor.
- Frequent walking and standing on the shop floor; occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
RW Screw LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description describes the general nature of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties; responsibilities may be modified as business needs require.
