Production Planning Specialist

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that align customer demand inventory levels manufacturing capacity and material availability. This role works closely with Production Supply Chain Purchasing Warehouse Quality and Sales teams to ensure products are manufactured and delivered on time while optimizing resources and minimizing disruptions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily production schedules based on customer demand inventory requirements production capacity and material availability.
• Control shipments to customers by providing appropriate shipping confirmation to the Material Distribution Center (MDC)
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address changing priorities material shortages equipment constraints or unexpected production issues.
• Analyze inventory levels demand forecasts orders and production requirements to support efficient planning decisions.
• Identify potential capacity or scheduling constraints and proactively communicate risks to the appropriate teams.
• Work closely with Production Supervisors to ensure adherence to production schedule.
• Maintain accurate planning data within the ERP/MRP system (System 21).
• Participate in production planning meetings and cross-functional teams meetings to support new models / sample builds.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Operations Management Business or a related field preferred.
• 25 years of experience in production planning supply chain manufacturing or a related environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with demand planning and forecasting.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes capacity planning and inventory management.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or continuous improvement principles.
• Experience monitoring KPIs such as on-time delivery schedule adherence inventory turns and production efficiency.
• Ability to identify trends anticipate potential issues and develop practical solutions.

Key Performance Indicators

Success in this position may be measured by:

• Production schedule adherence
• On-time delivery performance
• Inventory accuracy and inventory levels

Work Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with production warehouse production control quality engineering and other cross-functional teams. The successful candidate should be comfortable balancing office-based planning activities with time spent on the manufacturing floor.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status and national origin.

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