Production Control & Scheduling Planner

Seneca Resources Company, LLC; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking a Production Control Specialist to support production planning, scheduling, material coordination, and work order management within an industrial manufacturing environment. The role ensures production flow, optimizes resource use, and delivers customer orders on time.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in production control, materials planning, and ERP systems—preferably in automotive manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Hands-on production control, materials planning, and supply chain coordination experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Plex, in automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, track, expedite, and prioritize work orders according to production schedules.
• Plan and manage production schedules to support on-time customer delivery.
• Coordinate material availability and parts procurement to minimize production interruptions.
• Analyze customer order releases, production capacity, inventory levels, and material requirements.
• Adjust production plans and work schedules to recover from unplanned downtime.
• Coordinate plant activities with department leadership to achieve manufacturing objectives.
• Use ERP systems, preferably Plex, to support resource planning, production control, and materials management.
• Communicate production status, customer order updates, and product information to cross-functional teams.
• Identify production, scheduling, and material-related issues and recommend solutions.
• Maintain accurate production control records and provide timely information to stakeholders.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and use PPE.
• Support operations across the department and assist with other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Production control

Materials planning

Supply chain coordination

ERP systems

Plex

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Plex

Job description

Seneca Resources is seeking a Production Control Specialist to support production planning, scheduling, material coordination, and work order management within an industrial manufacturing environment. The role ensures production flow, optimizes resource use, and delivers customer orders on time.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in production control, materials planning, and ERP systems—preferably in automotive manufacturing.