Production Planner

Armstrong World Industries • Oakland, CA

69d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Planner manages and executes production planning activities to ensure on-time delivery and efficient operations by developing and maintaining production schedules, aligning capacity with demand, and coordinating across Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations. Monitors and adjusts plans in response to changing priorities, material constraints, and disruptions, while communicating status and risks to stakeholders. Utilizes ERP/MRP systems, capacity analysis, and performance metrics to drive decision-making, support continuous improvement, and maintain alignment with customer commitments and business objectives.

Requirements

• Work independently with minimal supervision while effectively collaborating across functions.
• Analyze and resolve complex planning, scheduling, and demand challenges with sound judgment.
• Apply strong analytical and decision-making skills to balance demand, capacity, and operational constraints.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, including system optimization, data integrity, and planning parameter maintenance.
• Develop working knowledge of the full product suite, including custom and engineered-to-order solutions.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail and organizational capabilities in managing multiple priorities.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, balancing customer responsiveness with operational feasibility.
• Apply Lean manufacturing concepts and contribute to continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives.
• Leverage Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas) and reporting tools to analyze trends and support decision-making.
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years enterprise ERP experience desired.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate bilingual capability (e.g., Spanish) as a plus in supporting operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops and optimizes master production schedules using ERP/MRP systems and detailed capacity analysis.
• Analyzes demand, labor, and equipment constraints to balance production loads and meet customer commitments.
• Monitors and proactively adjusts schedules to address bottlenecks and changing priorities.
• Leads recovery scheduling efforts to minimize disruption impacts and maintain delivery performance.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for production status, delays, and forecast changes.
• Coordinates complex production requirements, including custom, engineered, and one-off products.
• Analyzes KPIs and Gemba board data to identify trends and drive root cause corrective actions.
• Partners with cross-functional teams to align demand and capacity through S&OP processes.
• Provides guidance and informal training for less experienced planners.
• Manages vendor coordination activities, including expediting critical materials and resolving delivery or quality issues.
• Partners with Procurement to monitor supplier performance and mitigate risks impacting production schedules.
• Provides backup support to Procurement by assisting with purchase order placement, revisions, and supplier communications during coverage periods.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• prescription drug
• life insurance
• 401k match
• long-term disability coverage
• vacation and sick time
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree