Production Planner

Aston Carter•Twinsburg, OH

2d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner coordinates and optimizes production planning processes to ensure products are manufactured efficiently, on schedule, and in alignment with customer demand. This role reviews forecasts and orders, analyzes plant capacity, and collaborates closely with sales, purchasing, and manufacturing teams to maintain production flow and material availability. The Production Planner supports leadership with data-driven planning, helps implement engineering changes and new products into the production schedule, and contributes fresh ideas to continuously improve planning effectiveness.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of production planning experience.
Demonstrated experience in production planning, including sequencing operations and managing lead times.
Experience with Sage 100 ERP.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel with exceptional spreadsheet and data analysis skills.
Solid Microsoft Office skills and the ability to learn and work within ERP systems.
Previous experience scheduling approximately 1,000 SKUs or a similarly high SKU environment.
Complex scheduling skills, including planning and coordinating multiple components within a finished product.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, blueprints, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, with a data-driven approach to planning.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting procurement, distribution, or supply chain functions in a manufacturing environment.
Background in automotive, remanufacturing, or component-based production environments.
Familiarity with supply chain concepts such as material requirements planning and capacity planning.
Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement in planning processes and tools.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing large volumes of SKUs and components.

Responsibilities

Review sales forecasts and customer order demands to establish the sequence and lead time of each operation and verify the accuracy of the master production schedule.
Analyze plant capacity data and production specifications, performing mathematical calculations to determine labor and material requirements needed to meet production timelines.
Coordinate closely with the sales department and plant supervisors to maintain plan efficiency, schedule adherence, and on-time delivery to customers.
Review and approve engineering changes and new product implementations for feasibility, integrating them into the production plan and schedule for execution.
Expedite required purchased materials to ensure the production schedule is maintained and to address unforeseen conditions or disruptions.
Work closely with the purchasing department to ensure a steady, reliable flow of materials that supports continuous production.
Support manufacturing operations with accurate, data-driven production plans that align capacity, materials, and customer requirements.
Monitor production flow and adjust schedules as needed to optimize efficiency and respond to changing priorities or constraints.
Use ERP and spreadsheet tools to create, maintain, and update production schedules and related planning data.
Collaborate across departments to resolve scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and capacity constraints in a timely manner.
Communicate clearly with stakeholders regarding schedule status, changes, risks, and required actions.
Contribute new ideas and improvements to production planning processes, tools, and reporting.