Production Planner

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems; we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs, providing opportunities for professionals to grow and impact dynamic markets.

We are seeking a Production Planner for our Jacksonville, FL location, reporting to the Production Planning Manager. The role focuses on translating customer demand and forecast requirements into executable production plans that align with material availability and manufacturing capacity, using ERP tools to drive data-based decisions.

Position requires 100% in-office presence at the Jacksonville offices; remote work is not offered.

• Develop and maintain production plans based on customer demand, forecast data, material readiness, and manufacturing capacity.
• Review customer orders and demand signals to validate production requirements and alignment with established lead times.
• Collaborate with Production, Fabrication, and Engineering teams to ensure production plans are feasible and aligned with available resources.
• Partner with stakeholders to support resolution of demand changes, material constraints, or capacity limitations.
• Utilize ERP systems (INFOR preferred) to analyze demand, plan production requirements, and support manufacturing execution.
• Analyze labor, equipment, and material capacity to identify constraints and support informed production planning decisions.
• Work closely with Supply Chain and Materials Planning to ensure material strategies support production plans.
• Participate in cross-functional planning meetings to align demand, capacity, and material availability across departments.
• Support long-range and medium-range capacity planning initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, reduce lead times, and enhance overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives such as Kanban systems, visual management, and standardized planning processes.
• Support continuous improvement of ERP planning tools, data accuracy, and reporting practices.
• Act as key planning liaison between production, materials, supply chain, engineering, and customer service teams.
• Communicate potential capacity, material, or delivery risks to the Production Planning Manager in a timely manner.
• Support cross-functional alignment when changes occur due to demand shifts, design updates, or supply disruptions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (required).
• 3–7 years of experience in production planning or manufacturing planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (INFOR preferred).
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and capacity planning concepts.
• Demonstrated career ambition, growth, and increasing responsibility; highly promo table for broader leadership roles.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Compensation will consider internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be included, along with a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

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