Production Planner: Orchestrate Fast-Paced Manufacturing

ASSA ABLOY Group; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group seeks a Production Planner to manage planning, scheduling, and monitoring of production activities in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will work cross-functionally with supervisors, inventory control, purchasing, and warehouse teams to maintain accurate inventory and ensure schedules are executed efficiently.

The role emphasizes resolving material shortages, tracking performance metrics, and liaising between production and supporting departments to minimize downtime

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing planning experience may be considered.
• 3–5 years of production planning, scheduling, inventory control, or supply chain experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute daily/weekly production schedules to meet demand.
• 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 material issues.
• Track schedule attainment, completion rates, and production metrics.
• Maintain inventory levels to support production while reducing excess stock.
• Manage outside processing vendors and ensure PO completion.
• Be present on the production floor and communicate priorities clearly.
• Collaborate with supervisors, team leads, and associates to resolve schedule issues.
• Work with Inventory Control, Purchasing, and Warehouse to ensure material availability.
• Participate in lean initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ASSA ABLOY Group seeks a Production Planner to manage planning, scheduling, and monitoring of production activities in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will work cross-functionally with supervisors, inventory control, purchasing, and warehouse teams to maintain accurate inventory and ensure schedules are executed efficiently.

The role emphasizes resolving material shortages, tracking performance metrics, and liaising between production and supporting departments to minimize downtime