Production Planner

SnapLock Industries, Inc.; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

SnapLock Industries, Inc. in Salt Lake City seeks a Production Planner to develop and maintain short- and mid-term production plans aligning labor, capacity, materials, and demand.

You will coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, and Operations to support on-time delivery and efficient production flow. The role requires 3–5 years of planning experience, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency with MS Excel and planning tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, forecasting, or supply chain.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes; injection molding preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with planning tools and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain daily, weekly, and mid-range production schedules.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure material availability.
• Communicate plan changes and risks to supervision and leadership.
• Track KPIs such as forecast accuracy, production adherence, and lead times.

Skills

Production planning

Forecasting

Supply chain

Analytical skills

Cross-functional coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Some college

Tools

MS Excel

MRP planning tools

Job description

Description

We are seeking an energetic, strategically minded Production Planner in search of a new challenge to join our team at SnapLock Industries!

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining accurate short- and mid-term production plans that align labor, machine capacity, raw materials, and forecasted demand. This role manages the production forecast file, incorporates forecast inputs from Sales, and ensures coordination with Purchasing, Operations, and Manufacturing to support on-time delivery and efficient production flow.

Your Day to Day

Production & Capacity Planning

• Build and maintain daily, weekly, and mid-range production schedules based on forecast and capacity constraints.
• Manage a forecast file with inputs from Sales; update and reconcile forecast accuracy regularly.
• Balance labor, machine time, and material availability to optimize production flow.
• Conduct capacity reviews to identify bottlenecks and adjust schedules accordingly.
• Monitor demand trends, seasonality, and customer behaviors to anticipate capacity needs.

Material & Inventory Alignment

• Coordinate material availability with Purchasing to avoid production interruptions.
• Ensure inventory levels for raw materials and WIP support established production plans.
• Track inventory turns, lead times, and material requirements; support MRP accuracy.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Sales and Customer Service to align demand expectations with production capability.
• Communicate plan changes, risks, and required adjustments to supervisors and leadership.
• Participate in S&OP-related meetings and provide planning insights.

KPI Tracking & Data Management

• Maintain KPIs such as forecast accuracy, production adherence, inventory turns, and lead times.
• Provide weekly/monthly reports regarding planning performance.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify process inefficiencies in forecasting, scheduling, and capacity planning.
• Support Lean/5S efforts and standardized planning workflows.
• Actively participate in keeping the work environment orderly.
• Support continuous improvement by fostering an atmosphere of respect for materials, equipment, and shared spaces.
• Encourage team accountability for sustaining a well-organized workplace.

What We Would Love About You

• High School Diploma required; some college preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in production planning, forecasting, or supply chain.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in planning tools and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection molding preferred).
• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong planning and prioritization skills
• Forward-thinking and resource-oriented
• Highly organized with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple planning horizons

What You Would Love About Us

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurances!
• 401K with generous company match-up to 6%!
• Paid Time Off + Company paid Holidays (10 Company Paid Holidays!)
• Employee of the Month program, Service Awards, Birthday recognition
• Financial wellness planning

Gerflor-Salt Lake City is the world’s leading manufacturer of modular flooring systems — proudly made in the USA and home to iconic brands including RaceDeck Garage Floors, BigFloors, and SnapLock Dance Floors. From high-performance garages to unforgettable event spaces, our floors transform ordinary spaces into something extraordinary.