Production Planner

FLANDERS is a world leader in renewing machines for heavy industry, specializing in the largest and most intricate applications. Our expertise encompasses distributing, servicing, repairing, designing, and manufacturing electric rotating machines. Additionally, we take pride in offering cutting‑edge AI‑powered condition‑based monitoring, customized controls, seamless systems integration, and advanced automation solutions.

Our Lakeland, Florida team has an opening for a Production Planner! The Production Planner will develop, evaluate, monitor, and maintain the production schedule in an efficient and effective operation of material flow within the department(s) to ensure on‑time delivery and quality of materials.

• Create the production schedule utilizing the ERP system and the variables involved, including equipment capacity, and staffing availability / capacity. Deliver information to necessary parties.
• Create Bill of Manufacturing and Bill of Materials.
• Estimate and coordinate the amount of material, equipment and labor required for production.
• Issue Purchase Requisition s for materials.
• Utilize ERP system to process work.
• Create and run reports as needed.
• Interpret drawings and specifications.
• Communicate issues or constraints to develop a solution.
• Promptly inform relevant departments of changes to current schedules.
• Maintain current knowledge on materials, technology, and processes.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment at all times.
• Perform work according to established company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree in business, supply chain, logistics or other related field is preferred, but not required.
• Five years of production scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment
• CPIM Certification (preferred)
• Excellent leading, interpersonal, planning, organizing, and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with an ERP system, Microsoft Office, and scheduling software
• Experience with Lean concepts and methodologies
• Ability to interpret and diagnose problems, accumulate significant data, seek contributions, sort data, and initiate actions to prevent or overcome problems
• Ability to readily observe and define processes to generate ideas for improvements,to develop operating plans, and to operate to maximum efficiency and effectiveness
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills