Production Planner

RegO® Products; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contributions

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Health savings account

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

OPW Propane Energy Solutions is seeking a Production Planner to align demand with manufacturing capacity and ensure on-time delivery while optimizing inventory and resources. You will work with Sales, Production, Operations, Supply Chain and Customer Service to develop weekly schedules, monitor performance, and drive recovery actions as needed.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 5+ years in production planning, with strong MRP/ERP knowledge and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years planning experience in manufacturing.
• Strong MRP/ERP, inventory control, and capacity planning knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute production schedules that balance demand, inventory, capacity, and materials.
• Create detailed weekly and daily production plans for assigned value streams.
• Monitor schedule attainment and production performance, identifying risks and implementing recovery plans.
• Prioritize and sequence manufacturing orders to optimize flow and on-time delivery.
• Verify material availability to support production schedules and identify shortages or constraints.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve material and scheduling issues.
• Manage MRP planning messages and ensure production priorities reflect current requirements.
• Establish inventory levels, including safety stock and WIP, to support service level while minimizing excess.
• Analyze forecast changes, demand variability, capacity, and inventory trends to adjust schedules.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes through effective planning.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and work order integrity to support execution.
• Analyze planning performance metrics and propose process improvements.

Skills

Production planning

MRP/ERP

Advanced Excel

Demand forecasting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Infor MAPICS

Job description

The Production Planner plays a critical role in aligning customer demand with manufacturing capacity to ensure the efficient flow of materials and production across operations. This highly visible position partners closely with Sales, Production, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to develop and execute production schedules that support customer delivery commitments while optimizing inventory levels and manufacturing resources. The Production Planner is responsible for short- and mid-term production planning, schedule execution, inventory planning, and material readiness. This role monitors production performance, identifies constraints, and drives schedule recovery actions to improve on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, maintain, and execute production schedules that balance customer demand, inventory levels, production capacity, and available materials.
• Create detailed weekly and daily production plans for assigned manufacturing value streams.
• Monitor schedule attainment and production performance, identifying risks and implementing recovery plans to maintain customer delivery commitments.
• Prioritize and sequence manufacturing orders to optimize production flow and maximize on-time delivery.
• Verify material availability to support production schedules and proactively identify potential shortages or constraints.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve material, capacity, and scheduling issues.
• Manage MRP planning messages and ensure production priorities accurately reflect current business requirements.
• Establish and maintain appropriate inventory levels, including safety stock and work-in-process inventory, to support service level objectives while minimizing excess inventory.
• Analyze forecast changes, demand variability, production capacity, and inventory trends to recommend schedule adjustments.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and product phase-in/phase-out activities through effective production planning.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and work order integrity to support effective production execution.
• Analyze production and planning performance metrics and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency, schedule adherence, and inventory performance.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
• Serve as the primary planning representative on cross-functional Value Stream Teams.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory planning, or supply chain planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems, production planning principles, inventory control, and capacity planning.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze data and make informed planning decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret demand signals, evaluate capacity constraints, and develop effective production schedules.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functional areas.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

The Ideal Candidate Will Also Bring

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD).
• Experience with Infor MAPICS or similar ERP systems.
• Experience planning in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Theory of Constraints (TOC), Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), or demand planning processes.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.

OPW Propane Energy Solutions (PES) is your premier choice for alternative fuel solutions. With over a century of expertise in manufacturing top-of-the-line gas flow and control products, PES stands at the forefront of innovation in the industry. Our proven technology in LPG and NH3 products allows us to craft solutions compatible with emerging alternatives like Bio LPG formulations and ammonia. Whether it's storage, transportation, or setting up filling stations, PES’s commitment to quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness is unparalleled. We pride ourselves on delivering tested and reliable solutions backed by unrivaled technical and sales support. From our roots in the U.S.A. to our global reach with regional customization, PES is poised to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities of this new era of energy. For more information on OPW's Propane Energy Solutions, please visit our website: OPW Propane Energy Solutions.

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW also creates and manufactures touch-free and soft-touch vehicle wash systems, entry systems and wash chemicals. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• commuter benefits
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• paid time off, business travel services
• employee discounts
• and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.