Production Planner

Aston Carter•Versailles, KY

10d•$73,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner / Scheduler supports a high-volume manufacturing operation by developing and managing detailed production schedules, aligning customer demand with capacity and inventory, and coordinating with production, purchasing, maintenance, and engineering teams. The role supports on-time delivery, efficient resource use, optimal inventory levels, and continuous improvement in planning and scheduling processes. The position is permanent and based onsite in Versailles, Kentucky. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, with core schedules of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; some flexibility may be needed to support production demands. The role uses ERP/MRP systems, including SAP, and Microsoft Office tools to manage schedules, inventory, and planning data. It offers exposure to manufacturing operations and opportunities for career growth in production planning and supply chain.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on experience in production planning, production control, materials planning, or manufacturing scheduling.
Experience creating production schedules in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Strong manufacturing experience with ERP/MRP systems and complex, high-volume scheduling.
Working knowledge of SAP, ERP, MRP, or similar planning systems.
Strong understanding of inventory management, capacity planning, and manufacturing operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead scheduling discussions and communicate priorities effectively across cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
Automotive or automotive supplier manufacturing experience.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA.
APICS certification.
Six Sigma certification.
Interest in a long-term career in production planning, materials management, or supply chain leadership.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed daily, weekly, and 12-week production schedules for a high-volume manufacturing operation.
Schedule production based on customer demand, available capacity, material availability, and inventory levels to support on-time delivery and efficient resource utilization.
Monitor work-in-process and adjust schedules in response to changes in demand, production constraints, or unexpected issues.
Partner with Purchasing to align material availability with production requirements and prevent shortages or delays.
Coordinate planned downtime, preventive maintenance, engineering changes, and new product launches within the production schedule.
Lead daily scheduling meetings and communicate production priorities, changes, and expectations across manufacturing teams.
Maintain bills of materials (BOMs), routings, material master data, and planning records within the ERP/MRP system.
Help minimize excess and obsolete inventory through planning, scheduling, and material management.
Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve scheduling conflicts and improve planning processes.
Use ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, to create, update, and analyze production plans and related data.
Support continuous improvement in production planning, inventory management, and scheduling efficiency.