Senior Master Production Planner

Great Bay Staffing Group • Clinton, IA

1d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

This is a high-visibility production planning role at an established, complex manufacturing operation supporting $70M in sales. You will own master scheduling across assigned value streams, serve as a core contributor to the global SIOP process, and directly influence customer service, inventory performance, and financial outcomes. For the right planner, this role comes with a clear path to management within three years.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
• 4+ years of master planning or production planning experience in a high-mix, low-volume or engineered-to-order manufacturing environment; experience supporting $50M+ value streams preferred
• Hands-on ERP/MRP experience; SAP strongly preferred
• Solid command of MRP logic, BOMs, routings, lead-time management, and capacity planning
• Advanced Excel and planning tool proficiency with a data-driven approach to problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and align internal and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Experience with lean manufacturing tools, production scheduling software, or APS systems
• APICS/CPIM or equivalent supply chain certification
• Familiarity with change management, MOC, or new product introduction/PLM processes

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and evolve master schedules and production plans that balance customer service targets, inventory goals, and value-stream capacity
• Drive execution of the Production Control Schedule in SAP, hitting KPIs for on-time delivery, past-due reduction, and strategic pre-build
• Lead master scheduling across your assigned value stream(s); track performance metrics, identify gaps, and take corrective action before they become customer issues
• Contribute to the global SIOP process, translating demand forecasts into executable production and supply plans alongside demand planning partners
• Collaborate with customers, account reps, customer service, purchasing, sourcing, and manufacturing to stabilize demand signals and align supply response
• Monitor supplier KPIs for your value stream(s), diagnose performance gaps, and drive corrective actions that strengthen supply-chain reliability
• Analyze plant capacity — from press operations through final assembly and packaging — and recommend crewing levels and long-range capacity plans
• Lead and support lean and Kaizen initiatives that improve material flow, reduce lead times, and sharpen planning accuracy
• Support new product introductions and maintain master data integrity (materials, routings, work centers) to ensure reliable MRP output

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $90,000–$110,000 plus a 10% annual bonus
• 6%+ 401(k) match and full benefits package
• Relocation assistance available
• Defined career trajectory — manager-level advancement expected within three years
• High cross-functional visibility spanning supply chain, manufacturing, and commercial teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees