Production Planner, Custom Products

Georg Fischer•Irvine, CA

About The Position

At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people’s lives around the globe. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative, international environment. aspects of production planning in a custom manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for releasing, monitoring, and managing work orders to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient production. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP), and a solid understanding of production workflows, inventory management, and lean manufacturing principles.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience strongly preferred.
Skilled in Microsoft Office
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; collaborative mindset.
Proactive problem-solver with a focus on continuous improvement.
Solid understanding of lean manufacturing and inventory control principles.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
APICS (CPIM) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of production work orders—from creation to completion—ensuring data accuracy, timely release, and alignment with production goals.
Maintain and update the production schedule based on demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and material availability.
Act as a liaison between Production, Customer Service, Project Management, Sales, and other departments to coordinate production plans and resolve scheduling issues.
Track production progress and order status in SAP; provide committed dates and identify potential delays or bottlenecks.
Analyze demand planning and inventory data to optimize schedules and ensure efficient resource utilization.
Collaborate with Purchasing and Supply Chain to forecast material requirements and mitigate potential disruptions.
Apply lean manufacturing practices to streamline workflow and minimize waste.
Generate and maintain reports on production status, rates, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Provide backup support to the Production Control Supervisor and Operations Manager as needed.
Use ERP tools for demand planning, forecasting, production scheduling, inventory, and materials management.
Analyze MRP and Material Master data for accuracy; adjust system settings to optimize outcomes.
Develop build schedules using ERP data, capacity management, and lead times to meet customer demand.
Monitor and balance work center capacity/load while considering customer and internal priorities
Regularly update manufacturing due dates to keep production plans current.
Prepare analytical reports to support business decision-making.
Support inventory level management, backlog monitoring, and product availability analysis.
Review and recommend changes to standard lot sizes, safety stock levels, and forecast parameters.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to address urgent orders, material shortages, or capacity issues.
Communicate BOM and routing requirements with Engineering.
Continuously seek improvements in planning, scheduling, and inventory control processes.