Production Capacity Planner

1st Choice &; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Choice in Clinton, MD is seeking a Production Capacity Planner to develop forecasting and capacity models that support print production readiness, staffing, equipment planning, and client commitments. You will collaborate with Operations to analyze volume trends and improve planning accuracy.

You will leverage SQL, Python, Snowflake, and Power BI to generate reports and scenario models, and translate forecasts into actionable recommendations for leadership on schedules and investments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in data analysis, forecasting, capacity planning, or operations analytics.
• 4+ years using SQL to query, validate, and analyze data.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop rolling production forecasts using historical volume data and inputs from Finance, Customer Service, client forecasts, and Operations.
• Evaluate forecast accuracy and refine methods to improve model performance.
• Design capacity models supporting facility, equipment, staffing, schedule, and materials planning decisions.
• Analyze operational data using SQL, Python, Snowflake, and Power BI to generate reports and insights.
• Advise leaders on schedule adjustments, overtime needs, and workload balancing across facilities.
• Support business case development for equipment investments and new client opportunities.

Skills

SQL

Python

Forecasting

Capacity planning

Data analysis

Operational analytics

Volume trends

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, CS

Tools

Snowflake

Power BI

Job description

Production Capacity Planner
Information Technology & Cybersecurity Clinton , Maryland Aug 18, 2026

Choose 1st Choice — we care about our people, offer great benefits, and create real opportunities to grow. With 20+ years of nationwide staffing success, we're here to help you thrive. We’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.
Production Capacity Planner
What does a successful Production Capacity Planner do at 1 st Choice?
You will develop and maintain forecasting and capacity planning models that support print production readiness, staffing, equipment planning, and client commitments. You will collaborate with partners across Operations to analyze volume trends, evaluate capacity impacts, and improve planning accuracy. Your work helps Output Services make informed operational decisions and meet service commitments.
What will you do:

• Develop rolling production forecasts using historical volume data, product mix trends, and business inputs from Finance, Customer Service, client forecasts, and Operations.
• Evaluate forecast accuracy, identify sources of variance, and refine forecasting methodologies to improve model performance over time.
• Design and maintain capacity planning models that support facility, equipment, staffing, schedule, business continuity planning, and materials planning decisions.
• Analyze operational data using SQL, Python, Snowflake, and Power BI to generate reporting, control charts, scenario models, and planning insights.
• Perform what-if analyses to assess the operational impact of changes in schedules, staffing levels, machine capacity, run rates, product mix, and client volumes
• Advise business leaders on schedule adjustments, overtime needs, downtime planning, alternate production processes, and workload balancing across facilities.
• Support business case development for equipment investments and new client opportunities by translating volume forecasts and capacity needs into financial and operational inputs.
• Responsibilities listed are not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified, as necessary.

Experience you will need to have:

• 4+ years of experience in data analysis, forecasting, capacity planning, production planning, or operations analytics
• 4+ years of experience using SQL to query, validate, and analyze operational or production data.
• 4+ years of experience building analytical models, dashboards, or reports using Python, Snowflake, Power BI, or similar data and visualization tools.
• 4+ years of experience identifying trends, measuring variance, and translating data into operational recommendations for business partners or leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, related experience, and/or military experience

Experience that would be great to have:

• Experience supporting forecasting, scheduling, or capacity planning in a production, print, mail, or operations environment.
• Experience building scenario models or what-if analyses to support staffing, equipment, or facility decisions
• Experience contributing to business cases for capital investments or operational changes.
• Experience presenting analytical findings to senior leaders.

How you will work:

• This role is on-site Monday through Friday. considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and lead to stronger productivity.