Production Planner

MGM Transformer LLC•Commerce, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a Production Planner who is responsible for developing, coordinating, and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and on-time delivery to customers. This role manages complex planning activities, monitors material and capacity constraints, and partners cross-functionally to resolve scheduling challenges. The Production Planner plays a key role in aligning demand forecasts, inventory levels, and production capabilities while driving improvements in scheduling accuracy and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience
4–6+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and planning tools
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to balance competing priorities and respond quickly to changes in demand or capacity
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-mix, low-volume or engineered-to-order (ETO) production environments
Advanced knowledge of forecasting, capacity planning, and material planning methods
Experience with Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
Proficiency with advanced Excel functions, Power BI, or planning analytics
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or similar credentials

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, material availability, and capacity constraints.
Create work order priorities and sequencing to maximize production efficiency and meet delivery commitments.
Monitor WIP, lead times, and production progress; adjust schedules proactively to resolve conflicts or delays.
Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure readiness for scheduled builds.
Review material requirements and collaborate with Materials/Procurement teams to prevent shortages or delays.
Analyze machine and labor capacity to optimize workflow and balance workloads across departments.
Identify bottlenecks and recommend actions to improve throughput or reduce scheduling conflicts.
Serve as a key communication point between Scheduling, Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Engineering.
Provide timely updates on schedule changes, production risks, and customer impacts.
Support Sales and Customer Service with accurate promise dates and lead time assessments.
Track and report key planning metrics such as schedule adherence, on-time delivery, WIP levels, capacity utilization, and backlog.
Analyze historical data to improve forecasting accuracy and planning efficiency.
Maintain and ensure accuracy of planning data within the ERP/MRP system.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance scheduling accuracy, reduce lead times, and improve material flow.
Participate in Lean/CI initiatives to eliminate waste and streamline workflows.
Support improvements in planning standards, documentation, and system utilization.
Support long-term capacity planning and resource modeling.
Collaborate on new product introductions (NPI) to establish initial schedules and material strategies.
Lead or support complex planning tasks such as multi-plant coordination, large project scheduling, or high-mix/low-volume environments.