Production Planner: Master Scheduling & Efficiency
Southwire
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Job summary
Southwire is seeking a Planner for its Starkville, MS plant to coordinate manufacturing schedules and optimize resource use to meet production targets. The role requires strong organization and analytical skills to balance demand, inventory, and capacity while working with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and quality.
The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of industrial planning experience, a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, and a proven track record in
Qualifications
- Minimum 2–4 years in industrial planning or manufacturing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
- Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain production schedules based on forecasts and orders.
- Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics for materials availability.
- Monitor progress and adjust plans to resolve bottlenecks.
- Analyze data to identify process improvements and cost reductions.
- Maintain records of production activities and inventory movements.
- Collaborate with QA to ensure products meet specs.
- Implement ERP/MRP systems for production planning.
- Prepare reports on efficiency, capacity, and delivery performance.
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Job description
Southwire is seeking a Planner for its Starkville, MS plant to coordinate manufacturing schedules and optimize resource use to meet production targets. The role requires strong organization and analytical skills to balance demand, inventory, and capacity while working with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and quality.
The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of industrial planning experience, a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, and a proven track record in
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