Production Planner

Terex Corporation • Ocala, FL

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About The Position

The Production Planner analyzes the master production schedule and production data to support business decisions. The role balances customer demand, capacity, labor requirements, material availability, and operational constraints to develop achievable production forecasts and plans. It analyzes information from multiple systems to identify risks, develop forecasts and capacity plans, and provide recommendations to cross-functional teams.

The position develops production forecasts and short- and long-range plans using factors such as CTB status, backlog, material and engineering readiness, historical performance, production volume and mix, required hours, and available capacity. It also analyzes workload and actual performance, develops scenario models, and maintains reporting tools to communicate production outlook and business trends. The role partners with production leadership and other teams to validate assumptions, improve planning and reporting processes, and provide analytical support.

E-ONE manufactures custom and commercial fire and emergency vehicles and is part of Terex Corporation. The work combines an office and manufacturing environment and includes regular presence on the production floor.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in production planning, forecasting, scheduling, production control, supply chain, or manufacturing analytics.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, advanced Excel, and production or manufacturing data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including interpreting large datasets, identifying trends and risks, and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of production forecasting, scheduling, capacity planning, and manufacturing operations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence and visualization tools.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and the relationship between demand, CTB/material readiness, capacity, and production schedules.
• Ability to develop forecasts and scenario models using production volume, product mix, required hours, capacity, and other operational assumptions.
• Strong organizational skills, including managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing business requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including explaining complex information to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field is preferred; an associate degree or some college is strongly preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.
• Ability to walk and stand, occasionally lift or carry items up to 40 pounds, and regularly be present on the production floor.
• Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment; visual ability to read documents, screens, and reports; clear verbal communication; and ability to focus on detailed tasks for sustained periods.

Nice To Haves

• APICS certification preferred.
• Power BI experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Tulip MES and Oracle EBS preferred.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, Lean Six Sigma, or related certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; associate degree or some college strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production forecasts using CTB status, backlog, material and engineering readiness, historical performance, and capacity.
• Analyze CTB and production data to identify risks, constraints, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Develop short- and long-range production plans based on volume, product mix, required hours, capacity, and operational constraints.
• Analyze production hours and workload to support capacity and headcount planning and identify future resource gaps.
• Compile and summarize data from ERP, scheduling, CTB, and other systems for leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, Excel models, KPIs, and reporting tools covering production outlook, readiness, capacity, schedule performance, and business trends.
• Analyze actual performance, trends, and scenarios to improve forecast accuracy and evaluate the impact of changes in demand, mix, staffing, materials, and capacity.
• Partner cross-functionally to validate planning assumptions, align future production requirements, improve reporting and planning processes, and provide analytical support.
• Provide ad hoc analytical support and data-driven recommendations for production control and business leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level