Production Planning Specialist

Accelera; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Virginia is seeking a Production Planning Specialist to drive operational excellence by orchestrating daily and weekly production workflows, maximizing resource utilization and ensuring on-time delivery to clients.

Design and maintain granular production schedules, coordinate materials and machinery to prevent bottlenecks, translate data into insights, and collaborate with sales, production, and customer service to ensure quality and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis.
• Strong ability to interpret complex technical documents, including job layouts and procedure manuals.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain granular production schedules that align with manufacturing targets and client delivery commitments.
• Oversee the synchronization of materials, components, and machinery to eliminate bottlenecks and ensure continuous throughput.
• Transform raw production data into actionable insights to improve scheduling accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration between sales, production, and customer service to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor and report on daily attainment figures and weekly output reliability to keep stakeholders informed.
• Manage the fulfillment process to guarantee that final products meet rigorous quality standards and deadlines.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

PrintStream ERP

Manufacturing software

Job description

As a Production Planning Specialist, you will drive operational excellence by orchestrating daily and weekly production workflows. You will leverage your expertise in production planning and scheduling to maximize resource utilization, ensuring that high-quality deliverables reach our clients on time.

About the Role

As a Production Planning Specialist, you will drive operational excellence by orchestrating daily and weekly production workflows. You will leverage your expertise in production planning and scheduling to maximize resource utilization, ensuring that high-quality deliverables reach our clients on time.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain granular production schedules that align with manufacturing targets and client delivery commitments.


• Oversee the synchronization of materials, components, and machinery to eliminate bottlenecks and ensure continuous throughput.


• Transform raw production data into actionable insights to improve scheduling accuracy and operational efficiency.


• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration between sales, production, and customer service to ensure seamless project execution.


• Monitor and report on daily attainment figures and weekly output reliability to keep stakeholders informed.


• Manage the fulfillment process to guarantee that final products meet rigorous quality standards and deadlines.

Required Skills

• Associate's Degree or equivalent professional experience.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis.


• Strong ability to interpret complex technical documents, including job layouts and procedure manuals.


• Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective team coordination.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in direct mail, print production, or bindery environments.


• Familiarity with ERP systems, such as PrintStream, or similar manufacturing software.


• Knowledge of logistics planning and accounting software applications.


• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and mail sorting technologies.