Production Planner: Drive Efficient Manufacturing

RENK Systems Corporation; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

RENK America in Muskegon, MI is seeking an entry level Production Planner to coordinate schedules and support production goals in a defense/marine context. You'll work with senior planners and other departments to ensure timely manufacturing operations.

You'll develop schedules, monitor inventories, use ERP tools, and prepare reports for management. Strong communication and problem-solving skills, plus familiarity with production planning software, are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with 4+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 0-3 years of related experience; substitutions allowed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining production schedules to meet customer demands and optimize resources.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with procurement to ensure materials availability for production.
• Communicate with production teams to address scheduling or resource issues.
• Update and maintain production planning tools and techniques.
• Analyze production data and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management review.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

ERP familiarity

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Admin

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RENK America in Muskegon, MI is seeking an entry level Production Planner to coordinate schedules and support production goals in a defense/marine context. You'll work with senior planners and other departments to ensure timely manufacturing operations.

You'll develop schedules, monitor inventories, use ERP tools, and prepare reports for management. Strong communication and problem-solving skills, plus familiarity with production planning software, are essential.