Production Planner

ADP, Inc.; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate the production schedule and align manufacturing processes with demand forecasts, inventory levels, and customer orders.

You will optimize the production flow, ensure resource availability, and collaborate across departments to meet targets while maintaining efficiency and quality. The role emphasizes planning, scheduling, and continuous improvement, with a focus on timely and cost-effective delivery of products.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning, manufacturing, or supply chain management.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication to work with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of inventory management, production scheduling, and demand forecasting.
• Proficient with ERP systems and office productivity tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand, inventory, and capacity.
• Coordinate with purchasing, manufacturing, and logistics to ensure material availability.
• Monitor and adjust schedules to accommodate demand changes or delays.
• Analyze capacity and resource use to optimize efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Work with quality control to meet production standards and specifications.
• Track progress and update schedules to reflect changes or delays.
• Communicate with internal departments and suppliers to align schedules.
• Collaborate with supply chain to manage inventory and avoid stockouts.
• Troubleshoot production or scheduling issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills

Production scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Time-management

Communication skills

Data-driven decisions

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Production planning software

Job description

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Production Planner

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1047

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Position Summary:
The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating the production schedule, ensuring that manufacturing processes align with demand forecasts, inventory levels, and customer orders. This role involves planning and optimizing the production flow, ensuring resource availability, and collaborating with different departments to meet production targets while maintaining efficiency and quality. The Production Planner plays a crucial role in supporting the supply chain and ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of products.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Coordinate with purchasing, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure materials and resources are available for production.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules as necessary to accommodate changes in demand or unforeseen delays.
• Analyze production capacity and resource utilization to optimize efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Work closely with the quality control team to ensure production standards are met and products are manufactured to specification.
• Track production progress and update schedules to reflect any changes or delays.
• Communicate regularly with internal departments and external suppliers to align production and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with the supply chain management team to manage inventory levels and avoid overstock or stockouts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any production or scheduling issues that may arise during the production process.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to optimize the production process and reduce costs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and efficiency.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in production planning, manufacturing, or supply chain management.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of inventory management, production scheduling, and demand forecasting.
• Proficient in using production planning software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of production planning.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.

Other Details:

• Work Environment: Office setting with regular interaction with production and warehouse areas.
• Physical Demands: Role may require occasional walking, standing, and warehouse site visits.
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, with flexibility for extended hours as needed.
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required for supplier visits, conferences, and inter-facility coordination.
• ADA Compliance: Alinabal is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employees who require accommodations or have work restrictions will be supported through an interactive process to ensure safe and effective performance of essential job functions.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.