Production Planner

Clark Schaefer Hackett; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fameccanica North America in West Chester, OH is seeking an experienced Production Planner to develop and maintain production schedules, optimize manufacturing processes, and support execution of production projects.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams across engineering, procurement, logistics and production, manage resources, and ensure plans align with company objectives. This role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma driven improvements and data‑driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning and inventory management.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Excel.
• Ability to apply Lean/Six Sigma for improvements.
• Strong cross‑functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage production schedules based on demand, capacity and inventory.
• Provide technical support, document SOPs and work instructions.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely material availability.
• Assess capacity, recommend adjustments and plan labor/floor utilization.
• Coordinate work orders and maintain accurate documentation.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, procurement, logistics and leadership.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Opportunity – Production Planner with Fameccanica in West Chester, OH

Can you build and manage production schedules that keep complex manufacturing operations running smoothly? Do you excel at coordinating across engineering, procurement, logistics, and production to keep projects on track? Are you skilled at analyzing processes and driving improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, or data‑driven methods? If you answered yes, we want to speak with you!

We're seeking an experienced Production Planner to develop and maintain production schedules, optimize manufacturing processes, and support smooth execution of production‑related projects. In this role, you'll coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage resources, and ensure that production goals align with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage production schedules based on demand, capacity, and inventory.
• Provide technical support to resolve process issues, document SOPs and work instructions.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure materials are available on time.
• Assess production capacity, recommend adjustments, and plan effective labor/floor utilization.
• Coordinate work orders and maintain accurate documentation.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, procurement, logistics, and leadership to align production plans.

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in production planning, inventory management, or related manufacturing roles.
• Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP or production planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Excel.
• Ability to analyze production workflows and apply Lean/Six Sigma principles for improvement.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across multi‑functional teams.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

About Us

Fameccanica North America is a leader in industrial automation, dedicated to the design, development and manufacture of technologies, products, and services. Through our constant research and innovation activities, we aim at improving industrial processes and production for our customers. Talent applied to industrial innovation develops into care and attention: we find sustainable solutions for the benefit of our clients, consumers, and employees. Our idea of innovation starts from the present but looks to the future, in order to best meet tomorrow's challenges.

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