Production Planner

LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND•Overland, MO

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining the master production schedule, managing MRP activities, and supporting the administration of production operations to ensure timely and efficient manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and organizational skills, a deep understanding of manufacturing metrics, and hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Working knowledge of a manufacturing production environment, preferably aerosols
Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, lead times, and capacity planning
Must accurately read formula sheets
Must be able to follow verbal instructions and work independently to perform a given task
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or like data analysis tools
Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills to perform professionally and efficiently with other departments and staff

Nice To Haves

Ability to follow verbal instructions and work independently to perform a given task
Ability to follow written directions from the Standard Operating Procedures/Work Instruction with or without visual aids

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule based on customer demand, sales forecasts, and production capacity
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to maintain optimal efficiency
Collaborate with production teams to ensure all equipment is properly maintained and functioning
Coordinate with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement and Production to align supply with demand
Monitor capacity and resource constraints and adjust schedules as needed to meet delivery targets
Manage and maintain systems to ensure accurate material requirements based on production plan
Review MRP outputs and generate work orders, purchase requisitions, and inventory adjustments
Collaborate with Procurement and Shipping/Warehouse teams to ensure materials are available on time and in the correct quantities
Monitor inventory levels to support lean manufacturing principles and minimize excess/obsolete stock
Create and release work orders and production documentation to the shop floor
Track and report production progress, identifying delays or bottlenecks
Maintain production records, analyze KPIs, and provide regular reports as needed to leadership
Other duties as assigned