Job Details

Job Title: Production Planner- Urgently Hiring 
Pay: $33.00-$36.00 hourly
Schedule: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday-Friday- 100% onsite position
Start Date: ASAP

As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for:

• Maintains and establishes production schedules (ERP system or manual Kanban) with input from key departments (production, purchasing, quality control, marketing, supply planning).

• Ensures optimal production flow through finite scheduling, data analysis, and resolving routine issues.

• Generates and analyzes data, running reports and offering scheduling recommendations.

• Using SAP MRP/scheduling tools, the planner will monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production, inventory, capacity, yields, scrap, and product life cycles.

• Resolves production schedule messages and issues raised by production personnel.

• Handles routine to moderate scheduling tasks with limited scope and complexity.

• Seeks supervisor guidance for non-routine issues.

• Follows established processes, work instructions, and policies.

• Reviews work for accuracy and completeness.

• Develops reports and tools to improve workflow and efficiency.

The ideal candidate for this role will have: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Product Supply Management, or related field.

• APICS CPIM certification is a plus.

• 2+ years of experience with ERP systems or in a Lean Manufacturing environment.

• Preferred experience in general production planning/scheduling.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to anticipate issues.