Production Planner

We are seeking a Production Planner to join our team! The Production Planner is responsible for the planning, scheduling, and tracking of workflow throughout a manufacturing facility.  

Responsibilities:

• Developing schedules: Preparing daily and weekly schedules for product lines or departments

• Coordinating with staff: Communicating with purchasing and production staff to adjust schedules based on changes in availability

• Balancing capacity: Balancing existing labor and machine capacity to maximize efficiency

• Improving processes: Examining all aspects of the scheduling process, including historical data, to improve production processes

• Reporting to leadership: Reporting to the leadership team regarding existing orders, challenges, and production forecasting

• Confer with other departments to determine progress of work and completion dates
• Review and communicate production status reports 
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• Qualifications:
• Previous experience in production, planning, or other related fields
• Previous ERP experience
• Strong project management skills
• Detailed & organized
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Computer savvy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in teams