ERP-Driven Auto Aftermarket Production Planner

Synergy Manufacturing, Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Production Planner to ensure a smooth production schedule, coordinating material, labor and resources to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires effective communication with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing and Sales to prioritize and resolve issues on a fast-moving shop floor. The selected candidate will manage work orders, update schedules, and monitor costs, while aligning with the Production Plan and Sales priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience with manufacturing ERP systems.
• Understanding of supply chains, logistics, business processes, and manufacturing/industrial engineering.
• Understanding of standard costs and variance analysis.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing using English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Ability to use/create Pivot tables, Lookups, Index/Match, If statements etc.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production using ERP system.
• Create work orders from workload and release to production floor.
• Update Production Schedule as jobs complete and materials become available.
• Prepare and organize job routing packets and documentation.
• Post completed work orders and track labor and scrap.
• Monitor production board to match schedule with active production.
• Coordinate with Production Management on equipment and labor availability.
• Work with Purchasing to ensure timely material orders and expedite if needed.
• Monitor job costs to stay within budget.
• Review open sales orders and communicate schedule impacts to Sales.
• Notify Sales of schedule impacts to customers.
• Maintain professional appearance and demeanor.

Job description

Synergy Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Production Planner to ensure a smooth production schedule, coordinating material, labor and resources to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires effective communication with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing and Sales to prioritize and resolve issues on a fast-moving shop floor. The selected candidate will manage work orders, update schedules, and monitor costs, while aligning with the Production Plan and Sales priorities.