Operations Production Planner

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily/weekly production schedules and workflow in alignment with customer orders and inventory levels.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules with Operations to accommodate delays and/or supply issues.
• Communicate effectively with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, and Logistics teams to ensure timely availability of materials and resources.
• Maintain accurate records of production output, inventory usage, and process performance metrics.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining production planning systems (e.g., ERP/MRP).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
• Generate and distribute reports on production efficiency, output, and downtime.
• Access Design Prints with Production Packet Instructions to the assembly line.
• Promote and maintain a positive work environment through strong listening and verbal communication across multiple levels within the organization.

Ability to use an ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics NAV). Ability to read reports on Customer Orders, Inventory, Production Orders and Bills of Materials. Ability to speak effectively with employees of an organization. Comfortable working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook). Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities. Analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

• 3-5 years (Preferred)
• Experience with MRP system attributes including Master Production Schedule (MPS), Bill of Materials (BOM), Inventory Records.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.
• Intentional self-starter who takes initiative and proactively seeks out value-add opportunities.

High School Diploma or GED required with proven history of related work experience.

Preferred:

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial or Engineering Technology, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems or Business Administration

The physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, this role is frequently required to use hands/fingers with dexterity. The role occasionally requires standing; reaching with hands and arms, to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and include occasional lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this role, this individual is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The nature of the manufacturing environment dictates the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and hearing protection.