Manufacturing Production Planner

Summary

The Manufacturing Production Planner is responsible for managing production scheduling, material planning, and performance tracking in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Ensure on‑time delivery, efficient resource utilization, and alignment between customer demand, supplier commitments, and production capacity.

• Develop, maintain, and optimize detailed production schedules based on customer demand, forecasts, capacity constraints, and material availability.
• Utilize scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera (P6) to plan, sequence, and track production and refurbishment activities.
• Monitor schedule adherence and proactively adjust plans to mitigate delays and disruptions.

• Integrate supplier production schedules, delivery commitments, and lead times into the overall manufacturing production plan.
• Collaborate closely with procurement and suppliers to align material readiness with production schedules.
• Track vendor performance and proactively manage risks related to late deliveries, quality issues, or capacity constraints.
• Develop mitigation and recovery plans to address supply chain disruptions and maintain production continuity.

• Execute material planning using MRP systems to ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and subassemblies.
• Analyze MRP outputs and coordinate with procurement to resolve shortages and expedite critical items.
• Balance inventory levels to meet production needs while minimizing excess and carrying costs.

• Maintain accurate master data in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations).
• Generate and manage work orders, purchase requisitions, and production tracking reports.
• Ensure data integrity to support effective planning, scheduling, and reporting.

• Apply Project Management Institute (PMI) earned value management (EVM) principles to track and control production and project performance.
• Monitor and analyze key metrics including:
  • Cost Performance Index (CPI)
  • Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
  • Planned Value (PV), Earned Value (EV), and Actual Cost (AC)
• Identify variances, forecast outcomes, and recommend corrective actions to maintain cost and schedule performance.
• Provide clear and concise performance reporting to operations and leadership teams.

• Analyze labor, equipment, and facility capacity to ensure achievable production plans.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions to improve throughput and efficiency.
• Support long‑term capacity planning and resource alignment.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to align priorities and execution plans.
• Communicate schedule updates, risks, and recovery strategies to stakeholders.
• Participate in production reviews and planning meetings.

• Track and report KPIs including on‑time delivery, schedule adherence, cycle time, inventory turns, and resource utilization.
• Integrate operational KPIs with EVM metrics to provide a comprehensive view of performance.
• Drive data‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement.

• Identify and implement improvements in planning processes, scheduling accuracy, and system utilization.
• Support lean manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.
• Standardize planning and reporting methodologies across the organization.

The Manufacturing Production Planner reports to Operations Manager/Supply Chain Manager. Does not have any direct reports.

The initial annual compensation will range from $86,800 to $100,000.

• Years of Experience
  • Five years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or project controls within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience applying earned value management (EVM) methodologies, including CPI and SPI tracking analysis.
• Preferred Experience
  • Experience in complex or heavy manufacturing environments (e.g., power generation, aerospace, industrial repair).
  • Familiarity with integrated…