Production Planner

Simplex Inc • Springfield, IL

52m • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and communicating an executable production schedule across Simplex’s Engineer-to-Order (ETO) environment. This role balances customer demand, engineering readiness, material availability, labor capacity, and known constraints to protect flow, delivery commitments, and floor stability.

Requirements

• Experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of capacity planning, constraints management, and production flow.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and decisive in a high-variability environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
• Ability to identify key requirements needed to build an executable production schedule
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to work under demanding deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate in written and verbal formats

Nice To Haves

• ETO experience strongly preferred
• Epicor preferred
• SharePoint experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain a companywide, integrated production schedule spanning Engineering, Fabrication, Welding, Paint, Assembly, Wiring, Testing, and Shipment across multiple business units.
• Sequence work to support flow through constraints, with particular focus on wiring and downstream dependencies.
• Manage work release to maintain appropriate WIP levels and prevent congestion on the production floor.
• Adjust schedules dynamically based on engineering changes, material shortages, labor availability, and priority shifts.
• Partner closely with Engineering to confirm job readiness prior to release.
• Work with Purchasing and Materials to verify material availability and manage shortages or expedites.
• Coordinate with Operations, Supervisors, and Team Leads to validate capacity and execution plans.
• Communicate schedule changes, risks, and priorities clearly to leadership and the production floor.
• Own schedule accuracy, data integrity, and version control.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees