Production PlannerSeeking an experienced Production Planner to oversee production scheduling and planning activities within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for coordinating production schedules, ensuring material availability, optimizing plant capacity, and supporting on-time delivery of customer orders.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer and operational requirements.
- Coordinate production priorities based on capacity, labor, materials, and delivery commitments.
- Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address changing priorities.
- Ensure materials, documentation, and resources are available to support manufacturing activities.
- Collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, and Plant Leadership to support production goals.
- Procure project-specific materials and coordinate with suppliers to support production schedules.
- Identify and resolve production constraints and scheduling challenges.
- Analyze production performance and recommend process improvements.
- Support inventory management, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Communicate schedule updates, risks, and production priorities to key stakeholders.
Qualifications- 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or a related field.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Manufacturing experience required; precast concrete experience is a plus.
Skills & Competencies- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
Comprehensive benefits package including (but not limited to) health, dental, vision.
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