Production Planner

Job Overview:

This role will be primarily responsible for handling and ensuring smooth functioning of the production schedules. Coordinating with the Production Manager and Planning & Fulfillment Manager to develop schedules.

A successful candidate should be able to review and adjust the schedule as, and when, required to meet the customers’ needs. Also, ensure that the production resources, including inventory, are arranged beforehand and be able to identify and resolve any requests in the production process.

Should be familiar with various production planning and computer software. Organizational skills are a must to ensure smooth scheduling. Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks will be an added benefit.

Responsibilities:

• Creating, maintaining, and updating production schedules
• Resolving planning related issues in the production process
• Identifying and suggesting improvements
• Ensuring that the production schedules are provided on a timely basis
• Adjusting the production schedules as required
• Preparing and presenting production reports
• Coordinating with the Production Manager to plan production schedules
• Considering sales forecast and employee capacity when developing production schedules
• Other duties as required

Your Background:

• Working knowledge of the production process 
• Familiarity with computer software such as Excel 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks 
• A team player and ability to work collaboratively 
• Detail-oriented and highly motivated individual 
• Ability to manage deadlines and stressful situations 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as a Production Scheduler, Production Planner, Production worker or a similar role in the Production department 
• SAP or ERP experience is a plus

*Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position. 

Rate of Pay: $28 - $35 per hour

Benefits:    

• 3 Weeks of Vacation and 40 hours Sick/Personal Time available after 90-day probation period (Prorated through the year based on start date).     
• Paid Holidays – 11 Per Year
• Health Benefits – Available Day 1
• Retirement Benefits – 401k Available to Set Up And Contribute After 6 Months Of Employment
  • 3% Company Contribution – Even If You Do Not Contribute
  • Company Match – 75% Of Your Contribution Up To 6%