Plant Production Planner
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Seeking 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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop 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.
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.
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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