Production Planning Specialist
About The Position
The Production Planning Specialist works with the Planning Team Lead and Production Supervisors to align job sequence with established production priorities and required flow within fabrication and other assigned work streams. The specialist maintains ERP sequencing and planning information so that the system reflects the agreed production sequence, monitors upcoming work for readiness, and identifies issues that could disrupt production flow. The role supports day-to-day planning execution by coordinating information between Planning and Production and escalating conflicts or changes that require broader priority decisions. The position serves as the day-to-day planning liaison for assigned production areas, communicating with Planning, Production, Warehouse, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Engineering. It also supports improvements to job sequencing, release practices, and communication. Other duties may be assigned, and the job description may be changed as leadership deems necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of Excel.
- Ability to learn and navigate within an ERP system.
- Strong planning and prioritization skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
- Ability to coordinate a high level of activities under a variety of conditions and constraints.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to practice discretion when given confidential information.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Planning Team Lead and Production Supervisors to align job sequence with established production priorities and required flow within fabrication and other assigned work streams.
- Monitor upcoming work and actual production flow to identify timing conflicts, changing conditions, or sequencing issues.
- Make sequencing adjustments within established production priorities and communicate conflicts or changes requiring broader priority decisions to the Planning Team Lead.
- Review upcoming jobs for material, information, and other requirements needed for successful execution.
- Coordinate with the Planning Team Lead and planning team to support timely job release and accurate distribution of job packets, picklists, and supporting information.
- Track shortages and other readiness issues and escalate roadblocks that may prevent jobs from starting as planned.
- Identify and communicate material positioning or interplant transfer needs that may affect the planned production sequence.
- Serve as the day-to-day planning liaison for assigned production areas, maintaining communication with Planning, Production, Warehouse, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Engineering.
- Provide feedback from Production Supervisors and the shop floor so ERP priorities and planning information remain aligned with actual operating conditions.
- Support improvements to job sequencing, release practices, and communication that improve day-to-day production flow.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
