Production Planner

Talentify; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Talentify in Minnesota is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate materials flow and production activities across departments, ensuring on-time customer delivery and reporting on status, inventory, costs, and issues impacting commitments.

Responsibilities include managing production orders, Kanban, and ERP/MRP data, leading daily cross-functional meetings, balancing capacity with demand, and driving Lean improvements in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field and at least 2 years in production planning or scheduling within an MRP-driven environment.
• Experience with Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, MRP, and ERP systems; Oracle or comparable ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials and production activities to ensure on-time customer delivery.
• Monitor production progress and resolve constraints with timely communication of status, inventory levels, and issues.
• Create, distribute, and maintain shop orders; adjust quantities and dates to align with customer requirements.
• Maintain accuracy of planning data in ERP/MRP systems (routings, lead times, order statuses).
• Lead daily production meetings with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders.
• Schedule customer demand by balancing capacity, machine availability, and requirements.
• Develop production plans that minimize inventory levels and avoid shortages.
• Proactively review material positions and propose recovery actions for shortages or constraints.
• Identify risks to delivery and recommend corrective actions to leadership.
• Support Lean, continuous improvement, and 5S initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with policies, quality standards, and safety in planning and production activities.

Skills

Production planning

ERP/MRP knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Production Planner

Primary Objective of Position:

Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials and production activities across departments to ensure on time customer delivery and efficient execution of the production schedule. Monitor production progress, identify and resolve constraints, and provide timely communication and reporting on production status, inventory levels, costs, and issues that may impact customer commitments and service levels.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Execute and monitor production control activities, including production order review, material shortage analysis, and cycle counting to ensure schedule adherence and inventory accuracy.
• Create, distribute, and maintain shop orders, including adjusting quantities and dates to align production with customer requirements. Reprint, split, and generate shop orders as needed to support efficient production flow.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of planning data within ERP/MRP systems, including routings, lead times, and order statuses.
• Lead daily production meetings with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to review priorities, address issues, and ensure continuity of production.
• Schedule customer demand by balancing production capacity, machine availability, and customer requirements to support on time delivery.
• Verify alignment with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and adjust plans as needed to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Develop production plans that eliminate customer shortages while minimizing inventory investment and excess work in process.
• Coordinate closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Customer Service to ensure on time customer delivery. Proactively review material positions and develop alternate plans or recovery actions when constraints or shortages arise.
• Identify and elevate risks to customer delivery, capacity, or material availability, and recommend corrective actions to leadership as needed.
• Participate in cross functional teams supporting both existing and new products, from prototype development through volume production.
• Support and actively participate in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 5S initiatives.
• Support compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety requirements in daily planning and production activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for Entry

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a related role within an MRP driven manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of production planning methodologies and systems, including capacity planning and machine shop scheduling, within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, MRP, and ERP systems required; Oracle or comparable ERP experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with proven organizational and record keeping skills.
• Proficiency with standard business software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or equivalent), including the ability to develop, maintain, and analyze planning and performance metrics.
• Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, routings, and work instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with customers, suppliers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team oriented environment.
• Must meet applicable U.S. government regulatory requirements, including eligibility to work in the United States (U.S. citizen or permanent resident).

Benefits (employee contribution):

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.