Production Planner – Salt Lake City, UT

Stadler; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler in Utah is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain master production schedules for efficient, on-time manufacturing. You will coordinate sequencing, capacity planning, and BOM structures while ensuring materials, labor, and equipment align with production needs.

The role requires 2+ years in production planning or related fields, plus strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills. You will collaborate across Production, Project Management, and Logistics to optimize throughput and report

Qualifications

• 2+ years in production planning or supply chain operations.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Infor or SAP preferred).
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Attention to data integrity and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update master production schedules and detailed weekly planning.
• Coordinate production sequencing, capacity planning, and material requirements.
• Monitor and resolve missing parts to prevent production delays.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy and integrity (Infor preferred).
• Communicate schedule changes to stakeholders and prepare planning reports.

Skills

Master scheduling

Capacity planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Infor ERP/MRP

SAP

Excel

Job description

How You Can Make An Impact

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining master production schedules and detailed weekly planning to ensure alignment of materials, labor, equipment, and timelines. This role manages work orders, production structures, and ERP/MRP systems while coordinating cross-functional activities to support efficient, on-time manufacturing operations.

Key Activities

• Develop, maintain, and update master production schedules and detailed weekly planning
• Coordinate production sequencing, assembly timelines, and capacity planning
• Create and maintain production structures, Bills of Resources (BORs), and MBGs
• Ensure alignment of materials, labor, and equipment with production requirements
• Release material requirements to Logistics and forecast materialization needs
• Monitor and resolve missing parts to prevent production delays
• Maintain and update ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Infor) to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Consolidate planning inputs from Production, Project Management, and Commissioning
• Communicate schedule impacts and updates to key stakeholders
• Prepare and distribute production schedules and reports for planning meetings
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize scheduling, throughput, and efficiency
• Manage change processes and update assembly processes accordingly
• Maintain master data, technical structures, and sales order/delivery schedules
• Administer timekeeping systems (Calitime), including clocks and task tracking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain operations
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations
• Management, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, components, and materials
• Capacity Planning & Resource Allocation
• ERP/MRP Systems (Infor or similar)
• Experience working with SAP preferred
• Advanced Excel & Data Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
• Supply Chain & Logistics Coordination
• Problem Solving & Process Improvement
• Attention to Detail & Data Integrity
• Time Management & Organizational Skills
• Change Management & Process Adaptation
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Quality, Safety, and Compliance Focus