Production Planning Administrative Coordinator

Penn Entertainment•Sedalia, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planning Administrative Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Production Planning team to ensure accurate scheduling, timely material flow, and efficient manufacturing execution. This role is responsible for data management, reporting, document control, and cross-functional coordination to support production schedules and business objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or coursework in business, supply chain, or manufacturing preferred
2+ years of administrative and planning support experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Dynamics, or similar preferred)
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of production planning, scheduling, or supply chain concepts
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Problem-solving mindset with a focus on process improvement

Responsibilities

Support Production Planners by maintaining production schedules, work orders, and planning documentation in ERP/MRP systems
Enter, update, and verify production data including routings, bills of materials, lead times, and order status
Assist with capacity planning by compiling data and preparing reports for planners and management
Track schedule changes and communicate updates to production, procurement, and logistics teams
Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly production reports (schedule adherence, backlog, KPIs)
Maintain accurate records for production plans, forecasts, and historical data
Ensure data integrity across planning systems and spreadsheets
Assist with audits by organizing and providing required planning documentation
Serve as a point of contact between Planning, Production, Purchasing, Inventory, and Shipping
Support material availability checks and follow up on shortages or constraints
Assist in coordinating meetings, action items, and follow-ups related to production planning
Support process improvements related to planning accuracy, reporting efficiency, and administrative workflows
Assist with system updates, master data cleanup, and standard work documentation