Production Planning Administrator
Listed on 2026-02-24
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Maintenance, Production Manager
Job Description
Confidential Job Posting:
Production Planning Administrator
Location: Metro Detroit, MI
Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Industry:
Industrial Machinery / Capital Equipment Manufacturing
Our confidential client is a growing industrial machinery manufacturer that designs and builds complex, custom equipment for industrial and manufacturing customers. Their success depends on precision, planning, and execution — and that starts with strong production coordination.
They are seeking a Production Planning Administrator with hands-on experience in industrial or machinery-based manufacturing environments to support production planning, documentation, ERP accuracy, and material coordination.
This role sits at the center of the operation — bridging the shop floor, materials, and leadership.
Why This Role Is Exciting- Work in a capital equipment / industrial machinery environment (not high-volume consumer manufacturing)
- Play a critical role in keeping custom machine builds on schedule
- Join a company experiencing steady growth and increased demand
- Competitive compensation ($70K–$80K
) with long-term stability
- Prepare and complete all pre-production documentation to initiate industrial machine builds
- Review work orders to understand machine configurations, setup requirements, and material specifications
- Enter, update, and maintain job orders in the ERP/MRP system
- Ensure data accuracy aligned with custom machine build schedules
- Coordinate daily and weekly production workflows for industrial equipment builds
- Prioritize jobs to minimize downtime and support on-time delivery
- Print, scan, and distribute production and shipment schedules to shop floor teams
- Review material requirements and ensure availability for scheduled machine builds
- Maintain organized physical and digital records of work orders
- Review production and inventory reports to identify bottlenecks or risks
- Communicate issues proactively to production and management teams
Industrial / Machinery Experience Required to Move Forward
- 3+ years of experience in an industrial machinery, capital equipment, or custom manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting machine builds, tooling, or engineered products
- Hands‑on experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to read and interpret manufacturing work orders and production documentation
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self‑driven
- Professional communication skills
- Strong commitment to safety and quality standards
- Industrial manufacturing setting
- Regular interaction with production floor teams
- Standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Compliance with all safety and PPE requirements
- Stable,
well‑established industrial machinery company - Strong benefits package
- Long‑term growth and career advancement opportunities
- Leadership that values structure, accuracy, and accountability
This role is being handled confidentially by an external recruiting partner.
Company details will be shared during the screening process
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