Production Planner

Premier Global Links LLC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

AFLAC

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking an experienced Production Planner to manage scheduling and planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Chicago, IL. You will develop production schedules, coordinate materials, monitor capacity, and ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in production planning, metal manufacturing, and strong MRP/supply chain knowledge. Proficiency in MS Office and strong analytical skills are required to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of production planning experience.
• 1+ year of metal manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, inventory, and supply chain concepts.
• Analytical, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand, capacity, materials, and lead times.
• Coordinate production activities with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, and Distribution.
• Monitor production performance and identify scheduling issues and bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with Procurement to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Work with Sales to forecast demand and adjust production plans.
• Determine outsourcing requirements based on plant capacity and lead times.
• Monitor production orders for accuracy and scheduling feasibility.
• Participate in planning meetings to resolve conflicts and improve plant performance.
• Analyze production data and recommend corrective actions and process improvements.
• Regularly evaluate production performance and adjust plans to improve efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Maintain accurate planning records and production documentation.

Skills

MRP

Production planning

Supply chain

Metal manufacturing

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking an experienced Production Planner to manage production scheduling and planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for developing production schedules, coordinating materials and resources, monitoring capacity, and ensuring customer demand is met efficiently and on time.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with MRP, production planning, supply chain, and metal manufacturing, along with excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, materials, and lead times.
• Coordinate production activities with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, and Distribution teams.
• Monitor production performance and identify scheduling issues, capacity constraints, and bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with Procurement to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Work with Sales to forecast demand and adjust production plans accordingly.
• Determine outsourcing requirements based on plant capacity and product lead times.
• Monitor production orders for accuracy and ensure schedules remain achievable.
• Participate in production planning and scheduling meetings to resolve conflicts and improve plant performance.
• Analyze production data and recommend corrective actions and process improvements.
• Regularly evaluate production performance and adjust plans to improve efficiency, productivity, and on-time delivery.
• Maintain accurate planning records and production documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Production Planner or in a similar manufacturing planning role.
• 1+ year of experience in metal manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of MRP, production planning, inventory, and supply chain principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet time-sensitive production deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS certification (CPIM or related).
• Experience in HVAC or commercial building products manufacturing.
• Experience with capacity planning, demand forecasting, and production optimization.

Compensation & Benefits

$70,000-$80,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• AFLAC
• 401(k) with Company Match

Premier Global Links LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.