Production Planner

Aston Carter•Bluffton, OH

10d•$34 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner develops, maintains, and optimizes production schedules to meet customer demand while maximizing operational efficiency. This role aligns production capacity, inventory, and materials to ensure on-time delivery and streamlined manufacturing processes. The position offers a high-impact opportunity to influence production efficiency and delivery performance within a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Requirements

2–5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain roles.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Experience building and managing production schedules based on customer demand.
Strong use of ERP systems (IFS strongly preferred; SAP, Oracle, or similar also applicable) for planning and material flow.
Experience with MRP systems and aligning inventory with production requirements.
Experience with inventory management and forecasting.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
Comfort with tracking KPIs and optimizing production output through data analysis.
Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and database tools.
Ability to collaborate across production, procurement, inventory, logistics, and leadership teams.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with IFS ERP is highly preferred.
Experience with master scheduling software and production planning tools.
Experience working in ERP implementation or optimization projects.
Project management experience related to production or supply chain initiatives.
Professional certifications such as APICS, CPIM, Six Sigma, or Lean Certification are beneficial.
Experience working with logistics functions alongside production planning.
Comfort working with continuous improvement methodologies and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and monitor production schedules based on customer requirements.
Analyze demand and plan capacity to ensure on-time delivery and efficient use of resources.
Collaborate closely with procurement, inventory, logistics, and production teams to align materials and capacity with demand.
Utilize ERP systems (such as IFS, SAP, or Oracle) to manage production planning and material flow.
Use MRP functionality to align inventory levels with production schedules and customer needs.
Track and analyze production KPIs to monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline processes.
Troubleshoot scheduling issues and material flow constraints to minimize delays and production downtime.
Analyze production data to identify trends, risks, and bottlenecks, and recommend operational improvements.
Support and participate in ERP implementation and continuous improvement initiatives related to planning and material management.
Maintain accurate planning data in ERP and related databases, including bills of material, routings, and lead times.
Communicate production schedules, changes, and risks effectively to operations, supply chain, and leadership teams.
Develop accurate and achievable production schedules that improve on-time delivery and reduce scheduling disruptions.
Work on projects related to production planning, capacity planning, and process optimization as needed.