Planner III

Job Description

The Senior Production Planner owns production planning and schedule execution for complex or high-mix programs within assigned value streams. This role develops and maintains executable production schedules aligned with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and customer delivery commitments while coordinating cross-functional actions to resolve constraints and protect schedule performance.

The Senior Production Planner owns production planning and schedule execution for complex or high-mix programs within assigned value streams. This role develops and maintains executable production schedules aligned with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and customer delivery commitments while coordinating cross-functional actions to resolve constraints and protect schedule performance.

• Develop and maintain executable production schedules aligned with MPS and customer contract dates
• Sequence production builds based on delivery commitments, material availability, and capacity constraints
• Monitor schedule health and adjust priorities to maintain schedule stability and execution

• Drive recovery plans for schedule disruptions including material shortages, quality holds, technical issues, and capacity limitations
• Coordinate cross-functional actions with Operations, Quality, Procurement, and Program Management to resolve production constraints
• Escalate risks through Tier 2 / Tier 3 forums with clear mitigation plans

• Monitor production capacity constraints including testing, burn-in, seal windows, labor availability, and key production resources
• Balance production loads and identify bottlenecks to maintain efficient workflow
• Monitor work-in-process (WIP) flow and aging to ensure timely progression through manufacturing operations

• Review and update program status regularly to ensure schedule alignment with delivery commitments
• Maintain visibility of material, WIP, quality, and technical issues impacting production schedules
• Provide clear program status updates and recovery plans for high-visibility programs

• Lead program-specific meetings to resolve schedule constraints and align recovery actions
• Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to prioritize material, inspections, and production readiness

• Production sequencing and build prioritization within assigned programs
• Delivery date adjustments (pull-ins or push-outs) with supporting recovery plans
• Escalation of program risks and recommended mitigation actions

• On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• On-Time to Master Production Schedule (OT to MPS)
• Past Due Backlog (PDB) reduction
• Schedule adherence and execution reliability
• WIP flow and aging management

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline. A Master’s degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience (minimum three (3) years required)
• Advanced production planning and scheduling
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis, schedule tracking, and reporting
• ERP systems and data analysis
• Cross-functional communication
• Problem solving and recovery planning
• Data analytics skills (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python) preferred but not required
• Applicable experience in lieu of a Degree may be considered

Compensation: $ 83,805.32- $

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