Production Planner

MacLean Power, LLC; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean Power, LLC is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate and optimize manufacturing schedules, balancing customer demand with capacity and cost targets. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics, and drives Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency.

The successful candidate will maintain detailed schedules, monitor production progress, and communicate plans across teams to ensure on-time delivery while minimizing waste

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and APS tools with strong data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on forecasts, inventory, and capacity.
• Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics to ensure timely materials.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules for demand or resource changes.
• Analyze data to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with QA, procurement, and logistics to resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Maintain records of schedules, inventory, and work-in-progress.
• Communicate plans across teams to align with company goals.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Complete required documents accurately
• Adhere to 5S and safety, quality policies

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Excellent planning

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

APS tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating and optimizing the manufacturing process to ensure efficient production schedules that meet customer demands and company objectives. This role involves analyzing production specifications, capacity, and demand to develop schedules that maximize productivity and minimize costs.

The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating and optimizing the manufacturing process to ensure efficient production schedules that meet customer demands and company objectives. This role involves analyzing production specifications, capacity, and demand to develop schedules that maximize productivity and minimize costs.

Job Duties

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedule based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and production capacities.
• Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of materials and resources.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as necessary to accommodate changes in demand or resource availability.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with quality assurance, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams to synchronize production activities and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Maintain accurate records of production schedules, inventory levels, and work-in-progress.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to align production plans with organizational goals.
• Lead initiatives aimed at enhancing production efficiency, reducing waste, and improving overall operational performance using methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.
• Utilize adv
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and APS tools. Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis and reporting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive change. Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to details.

Competencies/ Skills

• Experience in a high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities to interact with various departments
• Skilled in identifying issues and implementing effective solutions
• Excellent planning and time management to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Ensuring accuracy in scheduling and inventory management