Production Planner

Aston Carter•Lake Oswego, OR

4d•$43 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing and Scheduling Manager schedules and coordinates the flow of work within the manufacturing plant to expedite production. This position reports to the VP of Operations and works closely with all members of the team.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with direct responsibility for production scheduling and floor execution
Demonstrated experience supervising and leading hourly manufacturing employees
Hands-on experience creating, implementing, and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Experience owning or heavily contributing to quality control processes and defect reduction efforts
Proven ability to execute manufacturing improvements related to productivity, labor efficiency, quality, or delivery
Comfortable working in an ERP/MRP environment and partnering in system implementation or optimization
Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the master production schedule to meet customer delivery, labor capacity, and material constraints
Provide daily, hands-on leadership to hourly manufacturing employees, including work assignments, coaching, and accountability
Conduct daily production meetings and communicate priorities, expectations, and schedule changes clearly to the team
Monitor labor efficiency, attendance, and throughput; take corrective action when performance does not meet expectations
Coordinate with Operations, Purchasing, Sales, and Engineering to resolve production constraints and priorities
Develop, document, and maintain clear manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure repeatable, high-quality output
Establish and enforce in-process and final Quality Control checks to ensure products meet company standards the first time
Investigate quality issues and production inefficiencies using root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Lead and execute manufacturing improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity
Ensure accurate and timely work order execution within the ERP system
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing environment
Own the manufacturing and scheduling components of the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process, ensuring alignment between demand, capacity, inventory, and execution
Serve as the primary manufacturing communication point to peer departments, ensuring timely, clear, and accurate communication regarding capacity, schedules, constraints, and execution risks