Production Planner: Optimize Schedules & Cut Downtime

Traka (Assa Abloy); Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Traka (Assa Abloy) in Monroe, NC is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate daily and weekly production schedules across multiple departments, ensuring on-time completion and optimal use of capacity and materials. The role emphasizes data analysis, problem solving, and collaboration on the production floor.

The position requires strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills, experience with high-volume manufacturing, and a commitment to reducing downtime and inventory variances.

Qualifications

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet demand.
• Monitor and resolve schedule conflicts and discrepancies.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to optimize capacity and materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute daily and weekly production schedules.
• Release, prioritize, and monitor work orders for on-time completion.
• Coordinate schedules with capacity, labor, and material constraints.
• Investigate and resolve work order discrepancies and reporting errors.
• Track and report schedule attainment and production metrics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Traka (Assa Abloy) in Monroe, NC is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate daily and weekly production schedules across multiple departments, ensuring on-time completion and optimal use of capacity and materials. The role emphasizes data analysis, problem solving, and collaboration on the production floor.

The position requires strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills, experience with high-volume manufacturing, and a commitment to reducing downtime and inventory variances.