Contract Production Planner - SRG

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Located in Arlington , TX

Salary: $58-60K

Production Planner

Position Summary:

The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating and optimizing manufacturing schedules to ensure efficient production, on-time delivery, and optimal inventory levels. This role works closely with operations, procurement, supply chain, and warehouse teams to align production plans with customer demand, material availability, and capacity constraints.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production setting.

Key Responsibilities:

 Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on demand forecasts and customer orders

 Coordinate with purchasing and supply chain teams to ensure raw materials and components are available for production

 Monitor production capacity, machine availability, and labor resources to optimize scheduling efficiency

 Track work orders and production progress to ensure deadlines are met

 Adjust schedules as needed due to material shortages, equipment issues, or demand changes

 Collaborate with operations, warehouse, and quality teams to ensure smooth production flow

 Maintain accurate production data in ERP/MRP systems

 Analyze production performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime

 Support inventory control efforts by balancing production output with inventory levels

 Communicate production priorities and schedule updates to manufacturing teams

Qualifications:

 3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain planning

 Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment

 Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, JD Edwards, etc.)

 Advanced Excel skills for scheduling, forecasting, and data analysis

 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

 Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

 Excellent communication and coordination skills

 Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field preferred

Preferred Skills:

 Experience with capacity planning and demand forecasting

 Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience

 APICS / CPIM certification is a plus

 Knowledge of inventory management and material planning

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