Senior Production Planner

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

McKinstry is seeking a Senior Production Planner to join our Offsite Manufacturing team in Spokane, WA. This role is responsible for driving advanced production planning strategies that ensure manufacturing operations run efficiently, predictably, and  Senior Production Planner plays a critical role in aligning production schedules with business objectives, customer demand, and long-term capacity planning.

As a senior member of the team, you will partner cross-functional with operations, supply chain, engineering, and procurement to optimize manufacturing performance. You will lead the development and execution of complex production schedules, proactively identify constraints, and implement data-driven solutions to improve throughput, resource utilization, and delivery reliability.

This role requires a high level of analytical capability, strategic thinking, and leadership presence. You will serve as a key point of contact for production planning, facilitating alignment across stakeholders, leading planning reviews, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the production planning function.

• Develop, own, and optimize master production schedules that align with customer demand, capacity constraints, and business priorities across multiple value streams.
• Lead cross-functional planning efforts to ensure materials, labor, and equipment are effectively aligned to meet production targets.
• Analyze production data, capacity models, and demand forecasts to identify bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on schedule adherence, production efficiency, and throughput optimization.
• Partner with operations leadership to proactively mitigate risks, resolve escalations, and improve overall manufacturing performance.
• Establish and maintain advanced planning tools, dashboards, and visual management systems to enhance transparency and decision-making.
• Lead weekly and monthly production planning meetings, providing insights, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Oversee inventory planning strategies, including material forecasting, safety stock levels, and supplier coordination to ensure continuity of supply.
• Collaborate with procurement and logistics to improve supplier performance and material flow.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards while driving accountability across teams.
• Mentor and support junior planners or coordinators as the planning function evolves.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain within a manufacturing or construction-related environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex production schedules across multiple product lines or value streams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and business decisions.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Advanced proficiency with production planning, ERP/MRP systems, and data analysis tools.
• Experience implementing or supporting Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong communication skills with experience leading meetings, presenting insights, and driving alignment.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate…