Production Planner Senior

Illuminate USA•Pataskala, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Illuminate USA is transforming solar panel manufacturing from its cutting-edge facility in Pataskala, Central Ohio. As a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, the company has rapidly grown to over 1,500 associates and is fully operational in its 1.1 million-square-foot factory. The vision is to establish one of the largest solar panel manufacturing operations in the Western Hemisphere. This role focuses on creating, managing and executing production plans, from customer demand through order delivery, and ensuring seamless coordination of materials and workflow. The ideal candidate will excel in both planning and operational execution, enabling the plant to achieve efficiency and on-time delivery of high-quality solar panels.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree required, Master’s degree preferred in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in production planning and workshop coordination, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Proficiency in production planning software and tools (e.g., ERP systems).
Experience and proficiency in building and maintaining complex planning models.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and departments.

Responsibilities

Work with the Planning Manager to create and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
Develop and organize monthly and weekly production plans, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Review and confirm product delivery schedules and specific requirements, ensuring feasibility and accuracy.
Balance and coordinate production schedules to optimize resources and meet delivery deadlines.
Create and manage work orders based on production schedule and review and balance incoming work orders.
Issue and distribute production task orders to relevant departments.
Coordinate production materials and monitor their availability to ensure on-time production.
Monitor work order progress and closely oversee the final stages of production to ensure successful order completion.
Participate in and facilitate production planning meetings, including organizing discussions, preparing agendas, and distributing meeting minutes.
Collaborate with supply chain and inventory teams to manage material requirements and avoid disruptions in production.
Analyze production capacity and identify bottlenecks, proposing solutions to maintain workflow efficiency.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production performance like WIPs, work order closures, and rework.