Production Planner

Engramec; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Eagle Labs in Largo, Florida, is seeking a Production Planner to join our Operations team and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) while coordinating across Sales, Procurement, QA, and Operations to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in production planning, ERP experience (SAP / BatchMaster), and strong Excel/data-analysis skills, with a focus on GMP and FDA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in production planning, materials management, or manufacturing scheduling.
• Experience in cosmetic, personal care, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing industries preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP / BatchMaster).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a rolling 10-14 week Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on forecasted demand, sales input, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Lock the production schedule 14 days prior to production start date (T-14).
• Lead weekly production planning reviews and coordinate cross-functional input from Sales, Procurement, QA, and Operations.
• Proactively identify and resolve mid- to long-term production constraints, including labor, materials, and equipment.
• Analyze historical and forecasted trends to optimize batch size, sequencing, and changeover efficiency.
• Ensure alignment of the MPS with raw material purchasing timelines and availability.
• Collaborate with the Production Scheduler to ensure a seamless weekly handoff and shared visibility of locked and upcoming plans.
• Support capacity planning and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scheduling conflicts and improve operational agility.
• Escalate critical constraints, supply risks, or forecast misalignments to senior management as needed.
• Maintain accurate and auditable records of the MPS, planning assumptions, and scheduling decisions.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA regulations, and internal quality standards.

Skills

Production planning

ERP systems

Excel & reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Operations

Tools

SAP

BatchMaster

Job description

Eagle Labs is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Production Planner to join our Operations team. In this role, you will maintain our Master Production Schedule (MPS), resolve production constraints, and collaborate across departments to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.

Position Overview

Eagle Labs is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Production Planner to join our Operations team. In this role, you will maintain our Master Production Schedule (MPS), resolve production constraints, and collaborate across departments to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a rolling 10-14 week Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on forecasted demand, sales input, inventory levels, and production capacity.

• Lock the production schedule 14 days prior to the production start date ("T-14").

• Lead weekly production planning reviews and coordinate cross-functional input from Sales, Procurement, QA, and Operations.

• Proactively identify and resolve mid- to long-term production constraints, including labor, materials, and equipment.

• Analyze historical and forecasted trends to optimize batch size, sequencing, and changeover efficiency.

• Ensure alignment of the MPS with raw material purchasing timelines and availability.

• Collaborate with the Production Scheduler to ensure a seamless weekly handoff and shared visibility of locked and upcoming plans.

• Support capacity planning and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scheduling conflicts and improve operational agility.

• Escalate critical constraints, supply risks, or forecast misalignments to senior management as needed.

• Maintain accurate and auditable records of the MPS, planning assumptions, and scheduling decisions.

• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA regulations, and internal quality standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field (equivalent work experience will be considered).

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in production planning, materials management, or manufacturing scheduling.

• Experience within the cosmetic, personal care, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing industries is preferred.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with ERP systems (ideally SAP / BatchMaster).

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of material planning and production scheduling within ERP systems.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analysis, and reporting tools.

• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or process improvement methodologies is a plus.

Certifications:

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)