Production Planner

M & M Industries, Inc.; Lordstown (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid vacation

Discretionary time off

Job summary

M&M Industries in Lordstown, OH is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials across departments per daily and weekly schedules.

The role supports safe and efficient operations by reviewing production and shipment schedules, monitoring inventory, and resolving production issues to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Ability to work within production tracking programs (e.g., ShotScope/RJG platforms).
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies to ensure a safe work environment.
• Support production team to meet daily requirements and customer expectations.
• Drive OTIF performance with accountability in reviews.
• Provide completion dates for orders to meet customer dates.
• Analyze and prepare production-related documentation.
• Monitor material flow and identify shortages or bottlenecks.
• Create production schedules and prioritize jobs for efficiency.
• Maintain schedules and required reports.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to expedite material and document flow to meet schedule.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Production tracking systems

Detail oriented

MS Office (Excel/Outlook/Word)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree or equivalent preferred

Tools

ShotScope/RJG

Job description

Lordstown - OH, 1702 Henn Parkway, Lordstown, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM

M&M Industries is a U.S.-based manufacturer of plastic pails and packaging solutions. We operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where production accuracy, material flow, and on-time delivery are critical to meeting customer expectations.

The Production Planner coordinates and expedites the flow of work and materials within and between departments according to daily and weekly production schedules. This role supports safe and efficient operations by reviewing production and shipment schedules, monitoring inventory levels, collaborating with department supervisors, and resolving production-related issues to ensure customer requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow M&M safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment
• Support the manufacturing team to ensure daily production requirements are achieved and customer expectations are met
• Drive performance related to On-Time/In-Full (OTIF) KPI, with accountability included in performance reviews
• Provide expected completion dates for incoming orders with the goal of meeting customer requested dates
• Analyze and prepare production-related documentation
• Monitor material supply flow and identify shortages or bottlenecks
• Create production schedules and prioritize job orders to optimize production efficiency
• Maintain production schedules and required reports
• Follow up with cross-functional teams to expedite material and document flow to meet schedule and customer expectations
• Complete status reports related to production progress, work-in-process (WIP), and raw material inventory
• Interact daily with shop floor management to resolve manufacturing efficiency issues and respond to requests from Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Accounting
• Ensure work orders are released in ShotScope to provide visibility for planning and purchasing requirements
• Ensure special notes are included on work orders to prevent customer service misses
• Assist in reviewing the accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform other duties as assigned, including tasks requiring higher or lower levels of proficiency

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, both internal and external
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Ability to work within production tracking programs (e.g., ShotScope/RJG platforms)
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• College degree or equivalent work experience preferred

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment required
• One (1) year of experience with MRP systems preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include hot or cold conditions
• Ability to wear required PPE at all times (safety glasses, etc.)
• Duties may require occasional lifting, extended standing, and walking

What We Offer

• M&M Industries offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees and reward the work that drives our success.
• Full-time employees may elect medical, dental and vision coverage effective on their first day of employment.
• We also offer paid vacation and discretionary time off (DTO), with the amount and timing based on position and tenure; paid company holidays after 90 days; and a 401(k) with company match beginning on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment.
• Educational reimbursement is available after one year of employment.
• Eligible employees may also participate in quarterly profit sharing when company performance thresholds are met.
• Hourly employees who work on a recognized holiday receive time-and-a-half for all hours worked.
• Benefits and eligibility are subject to applicable plan documents and company policies.

Lordstown - OH, 1702 Henn Parkway, Lordstown, Ohio, United States of America