Production Planner – Manufacturing
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
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
