Production Planner & MPS Scheduler—ERP/MRP

Aerotek; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

PTO

Family Owned

Benefits

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain the master production schedule in Bardstown, KY. You will coordinate with sales, engineering, production, and procurement to align demand with capacity and material availability.

You will use ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel to analyze data, forecast needs, and drive continuous improvement in production planning and material flow. This role requires strong analytics and communication skills to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain-related roles in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, including capacity planning, inventory management, forecasting, and logistics.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems to support production planning and scheduling activities.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to perform complex data analysis to support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage the master production schedule (MPS) to ensure efficient operations and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with sales, engineering, production, and procurement teams to align demand with capacity and material availability.
• Monitor production plans and adjust schedules as needed to address changes in demand, capacity constraints, or supply issues.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to create, update, and track production orders and scheduling activities.
• Analyze data using advanced Excel and reporting tools to support capacity planning, forecasting, and inventory management decisions.
• Support and improve processes related to production planning, scheduling, and material flow within the manufacturing facility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements that enhance throughput and reduce delays.
• Apply 6S and process improvement principles to maintain an organized, efficient, and safe production planning environment.
• Communicate production plans, changes, and priorities clearly and promptly to all relevant stakeholders.
• Manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines and customer commitments.
• Track key performance indicators related to schedule adherence, on-time delivery, and resource utilization, and recommend corrective actions when needed.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Supply chain

ERP/MRP

Advanced Excel

6S

Cross-functional comm

Problem solving

Time management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain the master production schedule in Bardstown, KY. You will coordinate with sales, engineering, production, and procurement to align demand with capacity and material availability.

You will use ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel to analyze data, forecast needs, and drive continuous improvement in production planning and material flow. This role requires strong analytics and communication skills to meet deadlines.