Production Planner

LHH; Springdale (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Production Planner to join a growing manufacturing organization in Springdale, PA. This role focuses on developing and maintaining production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels, using SAP for planning and scheduling.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of production planning experience in manufacturing, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency with Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and communication abilities.
• Experience with production planning, forecasting, and inventory control.
• Hands-on SAP experience for production planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand, inventory, and capacity.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, and Customer Service to align plans.
• Utilize SAP to manage production orders, material planning, and scheduling.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules for changing priorities or shortages.
• Analyze data and KPIs to identify process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Coordinate with inventory and warehouse teams for material availability.
• Support S&OP activities with forecasts and capacity analysis.
• Balance labor and machine capacity with leadership input.
• Maintain accurate planning records and system data.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Production Planner to join a growing manufacturing organization. This role is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining production schedules to ensure efficient workflow, optimal inventory levels, and on-time delivery of products. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a manufacturing environment, possess strong analytical skills, and be proficient in SAP production planning processes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, inventory requirements, and manufacturing capacity.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, and Customer Service teams to align production plans with business objectives.
• Utilize SAP to manage production orders, material planning, inventory transactions, and scheduling activities.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address changing priorities, material shortages, equipment downtime, or customer requirements.
• Analyze production data and key performance metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
• Coordinate with inventory and warehouse teams to ensure adequate material availability for production.
• Support Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) activities by providing production forecasts and capacity analysis.
• Work closely with manufacturing leadership to balance labor utilization, machine capacity, and production output.
• Maintain accurate planning records and system data to support operational excellence.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, inventory management, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of production planning experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience utilizing SAP for production planning, inventory management, and scheduling functions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material requirements planning (MRP), forecasting, and inventory control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Experience with capacity planning, demand forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives is highly preferred.

LHH Recruitment Solutions offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, 401(k) with company match where applicable, paid time off, paid holidays, and access to career development resources. Benefit offerings may vary based on client requirements and employment status.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should notify the company.