Production Planner

Hanger, Inc.•Murray, UT

About The Position

Fillauer is seeking a highly motivated Production Planner to work in Salt Lake City. The role plans, coordinates, and optimizes production activities to support efficient manufacturing and timely delivery of finished goods. The Production Planner develops production schedules, manages inventory, balances production capacity with material availability, and collaborates with manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and customer service teams to meet business objectives. The successful candidate is organized, analytical, and proactive, with strong planning and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate production needs, solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities. The role supports operational efficiency, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement while maintaining quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with ERP software.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Understanding of manufacturing processes and operations.
Inventory management expertise.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience using ERP systems for production scheduling, inventory management, demand planning, and reporting.
Experience with Epicor ERP.
Professional certification such as Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
An equivalent combination of education and relevant production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with department supervisors and managers to create detailed production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and available capacity; assign tasks to production teams and set deadlines.
Monitor material levels to meet established standards and prevent shortages or excess inventory.
Use computer software for planning, purchase order creation, and inventory management to track material flow accurately.
Identify and resolve discrepancies between inventory records and physical stock levels.
Coordinate production activities with other departments and forecast future material needs based on schedules and orders.
Communicate due-date delays to the customer service team.
Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, delays, and other issues that may affect schedules.
Build and manage supplier relationships and negotiate optimal terms of service.
Conduct regular audits to maintain data integrity and compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Track production costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
Review MRP suggestions and create and release production work orders.
Conduct and participate in regular team meetings to discuss process improvements and monitor and manage productivity.
Perform other tasks assigned by the manager.