Production Planner

LHH; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO and holiday

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Production Planner for its Mebane, NC facility to balance customer demand with capacity and material availability. This role ensures production continuity across five lines and tight integration with ERP systems.

The ideal candidate has a manufacturing background, strong MRP understanding, and advanced Excel skills. You will collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Quality, Warehouse, Logistics, and Sales to optimize inventory and service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required;Supply Chain/Engineering/Business preferred.
• 5+ years in production or materials planning and related areas.
• Manufacturing experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of MRP concepts and inventory management.
• Experience with ERP systems for planning and purchasing.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules to support operations.
• Create and execute plans based on demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Manage material replenishment and inventory planning.
• Create and monitor purchase orders; track supplier deliveries.
• Identify and resolve shortages, delays, and supply risks.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Quality, Warehouse, Logistics, and Sales.
• Monitor planning performance and adjust schedules as priorities change.
• Maintain planning data and ERP system accuracy.
• Analyze inventory levels and support improvements in service and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and collaboration.

Skills

MRP planning

Inventory management

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Demand forecasting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Tools

MS Excel

ERP software

Job description

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Production Planner to support operations at its Mebane, NC facility. This position plays a critical role in ensuring production continuity across five manufacturing lines by balancing customer demand, production capacity, material availability, and inventory objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys owning the success of the production plan.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage production schedules to support manufacturing operations
• Create and execute production plans based on customer demand, capacity, and material availability
• Manage material replenishment and inventory planning activities
• Create and maintain purchase orders and monitor supplier deliveries
• Proactively identify and resolve material shortages, delays, and supply risks
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, Quality, Warehouse, Logistics, and Sales teams
• Monitor planning performance and adjust schedules as business priorities change
• Maintain planning data, production orders, and system accuracy within ERP platforms
• Analyze inventory levels and support initiatives to improve service, efficiency, and inventory performance
• Drive continuous improvement efforts through data analysis and collaboration

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or another analytical discipline preferred
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, materials planning, purchasing, or supply chain planning
• Manufacturing experience required
• Strong understanding of MRP planning concepts and inventory management principles
• Experience utilizing ERP systems for planning and purchasing activities
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and managing delivery schedules
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certifications are a plus

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will:

• Take ownership and accountability for planning outcomes
• Thrive in a dynamic environment with frequently changing priorities
• Be proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable making decisions
• Demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Quickly develop contingency plans when operational challenges arise
• Work effectively across multiple departments to drive results
• Bring a hands-on approach and strong sense of urgency
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and holiday

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