Production Planner

Leggett & Platt; Sparta (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt in Sparta, MI is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain production schedules, balancing customer demand with capacity and material availability. You will collaborate with multiple departments to ensure on-time execution and optimize throughput.

The role requires 2–5 years in production scheduling within manufacturing, ERP/MRP experience, and strong Excel proficiency. This position offers opportunities to impact delivery performance and operational efficiency in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience in production scheduling/production planning in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and scheduling tools.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and business software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules based on orders, capacity, inventory, and priorities.
• Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Quality, Engineering, and Shipping to ensure materials and labor are available.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules for changing requirements, shortages, or downtime.
• Prioritize and sequence work orders to maximize efficiency and meet delivery commitments.
• Serve as primary contact for customers regarding schedules, status, and delivery timelines.
• Analyze workflows and capacity to identify bottlenecks and improve throughput.
• Maintain accurate planning data in ERP/MRP, including work orders and priorities.
• Track schedule attainment and escalate risks to delivery dates as needed.
• Participate in daily production meetings and communicate priorities and changes to stakeholders.
• Keep records of schedules, changes, and communications.

Skills

ERP/MRP experience

Excel

Organizational skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives - by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership span more than 130 years. Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products for all areas of life. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the automotive, furniture, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile and geo components industries.

Leggett & Platt is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of office furniture components and mechanism. Our Work Furniture business produces task and finished components, as well as select lines of private label finished seating. From surface-critical bent tube assemblies and molded plywood components to chair mechanisms, bases, arms, seats, and backs, Work Furniture brings diverse world-class manufacturing capabilities together in the production and assembly of high-quality contract furniture products.

Leggett & Platt is looking for a Production Planner at our Sparta, MI location:

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and maintaining production schedules to ensure efficient, on-time manufacturing operations. This role balances customer demand, production capacity, material availability, and operational priorities to support company delivery and performance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules based on customer orders, production capacity, inventory levels, and business priorities.
• Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Quality, Engineering, and Shipping departments to ensure materials, labor, and resources are available to support production schedules.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to accommodate changing customer requirements, material shortages, equipment downtime, and other operational constraints.
• Prioritize and sequence work orders to maximize efficiency while meeting customer delivery commitments.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers service, regarding production schedules, order status, estimated completion dates, and delivery timelines.
• Analyze production workflows, capacity utilization, and scheduling data to identify bottlenecks, improve throughput, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate production planning data within the ERP/MRP system, including work order status, scheduling updates, and production priorities.
• Track schedule attainment and production performance, identifying risks to customer delivery dates and escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Participate in daily production meetings and communicate schedule priorities, constraints, and changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to production schedules, schedule changes, customer communications, and production performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning, scheduling processes, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience in production scheduling, production planning, supply chain coordination, or a related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business software applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional internal teams.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth - good or bad.
• Do Great Work Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We're love the opportunity to consider you.

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