Production Planner

Job Summary

Production Planner III/Master Scheduler plays a pivotal role in optimizing production processes, requiring advanced knowledge, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to drive operational excellence and meet organizational goals. This position involves advanced planning, analysis, and coordination to meet production targets while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. It also drives planning and inventory excellence and ensures efficient utilization of resources to meet customer expectations.

The role may require minor travel to plant(s) and after‑normal business hours reviews of production plans.

• Production Scheduling:
  Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts, resource availability, and production capacity. Balance production efficiencies and ensure alignment with sales forecasts and inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory and lead times.
• Inventory Optimization:
  Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work‑in‑progress, and finished goods. Implement inventory control measures to prevent stockouts and excess inventory while minimizing costs. Monitor, analyze, and implement inventory control measures as needed. Raw material ordering in some business units may be required.
• Resource Optimization:
  Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics to optimize resource utilization. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce lead times, and improve overall efficiency. Anticipate and resolve resource and material constraints to maintain uninterrupted production flow.
• Data Analysis:
  Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement. Utilize statistical methods and forecasting techniques to predict future demand and optimize production plans.
• Communication and Coordination:
  Communicate production schedules, priorities, and updates to stakeholders, including production teams, supervisors, and management. Coordinate with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and efficiency improvement within production processes. Lead or participate in cross‑functional teams to implement process improvement initiatives and best practices.
• Quality Assurance:
  Collaborate with operations and quality control teams to ensure production plans meet requirements to produce a quality product. Monitor on‑hold items as needed to resolve in a timely manner.
• Technology Utilization:
  Leverage production planning software, ERP systems, and other tools to automate processes, streamline workflows, and facilitate data analysis.
• Strategic Planning:
  Participate in long‑term production plans aligned with business objectives, market demands, and capacity constraints. Collaborate with senior management to define production strategies and initiatives.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify potential risks and disruptions. Suggest, implement, or develop contingency plans and mitigation strategies to minimize impact on production schedules.
• Master Data:
  Maintain master data as required. May include code creation.
• Projects:
  Lead Project(s), Problem Solving events, and participate in Kaizen events.
• Metrics:
  Monitor KPIs related to production efficiency, resource utilization, and inventory management. Analyze performance data to identify trends, deviations, and areas for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Advanced Production Planning Principles
• Advanced Supply Chain Management
• Manufacturing Processes
• Advanced Inventory Control Principles
• Data Analysis
• Quality

• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Organizational
• Communication and Collaboration
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork

• Leadership
• Adaptability
• Time Management
• Innovative Thinking
• Decision Making
• Technical Proficiency
• Customer Focus

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree.
• 5+ years in related field, internship, or employed within the company.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Adv…