Production Planner & Scheduler: Drive On-Time Output

COLSON GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC in; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Colson Group is seeking a detail-oriented Planner/Scheduler with a strong understanding of production planning and scheduling processes. You will coordinate and expedite the flow of materials and work across departments to meet daily and weekly production targets.

Responsibilities include managing and distributing production and shipment schedules, collaborating with department leaders to track progress and timelines, monitoring inventory levels, and proactively resolving production challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management preferred or equivalent.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Planning/Scheduling materials and work orders - 1–2 years experience.
• Manufacturing environment experience - 1+ year.
• MRP/ERP system usage - 1+ year.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, prepare, and create schedules for production.
• Ensure daily production requirements are met.
• Data analysis to support raw material and finished goods demand.
• Expedite flow of materials and work orders to meet schedule.
• Prepare status reports for production progress, WIP and raw material inventory.
• Coordinate with shop floor management to resolve issues and gather information.
• Coordinate with engineering on deviations to BOM/BOB.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical

Planning

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

APICS certification

Tools

MRP/ERP usage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colson Group is seeking a detail-oriented Planner/Scheduler with a strong understanding of production planning and scheduling processes. You will coordinate and expedite the flow of materials and work across departments to meet daily and weekly production targets.

Responsibilities include managing and distributing production and shipment schedules, collaborating with department leaders to track progress and timelines, monitoring inventory levels, and proactively resolving production challenges.