Production Planner I

McElroy Manufacturing•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Do you love solving puzzles, staying organized, and keeping things moving behind the scenes? Are you the kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced environment where every day brings a new challenge? McElroy Manufacturing is looking for a Production Planner I to help keep our production schedules running smoothly and our customers happy. If you're ready to play a key role in the heartbeat of manufacturing operations, this might be your perfect fit. As a Production Planner I, you’ll work across teams to ensure our production schedule stays on track — balancing customer demand, inventory goals, and operational priorities. You’ll be the go-to person for coordinating materials, schedules, and communication between departments to keep production flowing efficiently.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Intermediate Excel and Outlook proficiency
ERP experience (Infor XA preferred)
Familiarity with Kanban or customer-driven demand systems
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to juggle multiple time-sensitive tasks like a pro
Comfortable working with teams across all levels

Nice To Haves

Bonus points for college/technical training in manufacturing, production control, or related fields
Experience in Production Control, Inventory, Purchasing, Warehousing, or Manufacturing is a plus
APICS CPIM certification or similar? Even better!

Responsibilities

Schedule Execution
Release daily production schedules accurately and on time
Review MRP messages, exception reports, and system alerts
Reschedule work, address shortages, and keep jobs moving
Ownership & Planning
Manage a defined group of parts, routings, and work centers
Monitor job status and material availability
Make day-to-day planning decisions within established guidelines
Problem Solving
Identify and resolve routine issues like shortages, capacity constraints, and late jobs
Balance work center load vs. available capacity
Escalate risks before they become roadblocks
Cross-Functional Coordination
Partner with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Purchasing, Quality, and more
Communicate changes, priorities, and risks clearly and proactively
Change Management
Adjust schedules when demand shifts or disruptions occur
Support stability while adapting to evolving needs
Data Integrity & Systems Support
Maintain accurate planning data in Infor XA and related systems
Open and modify jobs as needed
Spot and correct system discrepancies quickly