Fabrication Production Planner

States Manufacturing Corporation; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power is seeking a Fabrication Production Planner to coordinate production workflows, schedules, and material requirements to ensure timely delivery of fabricated products. This role focuses on optimizing resources, minimizing downtime, and ensuring materials are available to meet schedules.

The candidate will collaborate across sales, engineering, and production, using ERP/MRP systems to drive data-driven decisions and resolve bottlenecks on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ERP/MRP software for planning and tracking.
• Ability to analyze forecasts and production rates for data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication to liaise between procurement, production, and sales.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust detailed manufacturing schedules (MPS).
• Coordinate with fabrication teams to optimize resources and timelines.
• Monitor inventory levels, initiate purchase requisitions, ensure material availability.
• Release manufacturing orders based on MRP and track progress.
• Address production disruptions, material shortages, or machinery issues.

Skills

ERP/MRP software

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Fabrication Production Planner to coordinate production workflows, schedules, and material requirements to ensure timely delivery of fabricated products. This Fabrication Production Planner will optimize resources to minimize downtime, manage inventory levels, and resolve bottlenecks between sales, engineering, and the production floor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and adjust detailed manufacturing schedules (MPS) to meet customer demand and sales forecasts.
• Workflow Optimization: Coordinate with fabrication teams to optimize resources, reduce bottlenecks, and manage production timelines.
• Material Control: Monitor inventory levels, initiate purchase requisitions, and ensure material availability to meet production schedules.
• Order Management: Release manufacturing orders based on MRP and track progress, providing regular status updates.
• Problem Solving: Address production disruptions, material shortages, or machinery issues.

Qualifications:

• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of ERP/MRP software systems for planning and tracking.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze forecasts and production rates to make data-driven decisions.
• Communication: Strong communication skills to liaise between procurement, production, and sales teams.
• Education/Experience: Aassociate’s or bachelor’s degree in business or engineering, along with relevant manufacturing experience.

Core Competencies & Behaviors:

• Analytical Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze data to optimize production processes and solve bottlenecks.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with ERP/MRP systems and understanding fabrication manufacturing (e.g., machining, welding, sheet metal).
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills for coordinating with various departments.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy in scheduling and inventory record maintenance.
• Adaptability: Capacity to respond quickly to changing priorities, delays, or emergency orders.

Working Conditions:

The typical work environment is a standard office setting. The employee is frequently required to perform work in a

manufacturing environment. Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time at computer.

Disclaimer:

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are

not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Forgent Power reserves the right to

modify, interpret, or apply this job description as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Forgent Power is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all

employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,

disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.