Jobster LLC · 21 hours ago
Production Planner
Frankfort, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expJobster LLC is seeking a Production Planner to organize and coordinate production activities in alignment with demand and quality standards. The role involves production planning, capacity planning, and scheduling across product lines to meet forecasts and maintain inventory levels.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Kriscel Ann Lagda
Responsibilities
Review sales orders and forecasts to establish production priorities based on delivery requirements, raw material availability, and process capacity
Plan and schedule regular production runs and production trials to achieve optimal productivity and inventory levels
Maintain safety stock levels in accordance with internal risk mitigation and operational requirements
Analyze demand, supply chain constraints, and production status on a daily basis to identify risks or gaps that may impact production schedules and take corrective action as needed
Collaborate with the Purchasing team to evaluate raw material availability against MRP and communicate forecast changes that may create material shortages
Support the resolution of material, manpower, equipment, or planning issues that could affect on-time delivery
Maintain effective cross-functional communication regarding order requirements and production status with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Production, Warehouse, and Shipping teams
Facilitate and support rush orders, track order progress, and communicate potential delays or issues
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning and engineering processes
Develop and present production status metrics to support effective organizational decision-making
Participate in daily production planning meetings with cross-functional stakeholders
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience
Working knowledge of MRP systems
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and industry dynamics
Strong commitment to quality and safety standards
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
High attention to detail and accuracy
Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and business needs
Ability to manage a high volume of part numbers in a complex manufacturing environment
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Microsoft 365
JD Edwards or comparable ERP/MRP systems
Preferred
Direct production planning experience
Experience with JD Edwards or similar ERP systems
APICS certification
Company
Jobster LLC
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase