Production Planning Supervisor

SCC Saddle Creek Corporation

Belton (TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA

401(k) match

Vacation and holiday pay

Employee assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Short term disability

Job summary

Saddle Creek Corporation is seeking a Production Planner in Belton, TX to ensure timely production planning and material availability. You’ll forecast needs, coordinate labor, and maintain BOMs while coordinating with operations and clients to meet deadlines.

You will monitor material flow, resolve discrepancies, and generate client reports. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Able to work in a warehouse environment that may be noisy, dusty, and subject to temperature fluctuations.
Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment and safely navigate an active warehouse operation.
Able to stand, sit, walk, and occasionally lift as required to support daily operations.
Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Prior experience in a client-facing environment.
Experience managing inventory, forecasting, or production-related processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with an Order Management System, Warehouse Management System, and/or Labor Management System.
Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, production, logistics, or fast-paced office environment preferred.
Knowledge of Hazmat shipping regulations preferred.
Experience supporting inventory control, logistics, supply chain, or production planning operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Maximize production capacity by creating, adjusting, and monitoring production schedules for multiple work areas and departments.
Forecast, coordinate, and plan monthly labor needs with temporary staffing agencies.
Maintain accurate Bills of Materials and support forecasting activities.
Track inbound inventory shipments to meet production and shipping deadlines.
Monitor material flow and identify shortages, delays, or bottlenecks.
Investigate and resolve inventory-related discrepancies and issues.
Generate reports and provide insights on production performance.
Manage project timelines and ensure deadlines are achieved.
Serve as primary point of contact for clients via phone and email.
Communicate professionally with clients and internal teams.
Partner with operations managers and supervisors to support business objectives.
Generate and maintain client reporting and documentation.
Manage client billing activities, including invoice creation and tracking.
Prioritize multiple tasks and perform in a fast-paced environment.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Forecasting

Production planning

MS Office

ERP/WMS

Labor management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Order Management System

Warehouse Management System

Labor Management System

Job description

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today. Note that if you are viewing this posting on an external job board (such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.), unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by Saddle Creek. Location: Belton, MO Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:30am to 4:00pm

Overview

The Production Planner is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the production process by planning, coordinating, and monitoring production activities. This role focuses on material availability, inventory control, production scheduling, forecasting, customer service, and communication to support client satisfaction. The Production Planner works closely with operations leadership and clients to resolve issues, manage deadlines, and ensure production and shipping requirements are met.

Responsibilities

Works to maximize production capacity by creating, adjusting, and monitoring production schedules for multiple work areas and departments.
Works closely with temporary staffing agencies to forecast, coordinate, and plan monthly labor needs.
Responsible for maintaining accurate Bills of Materials and supporting forecasting activities.
Tracks inbound inventory shipments to ensure materials arrive on time to meet production and shipping deadlines.
Monitors material flow and identifies shortages, delays, or bottlenecks.
Investigates and resolves inventory-related discrepancies and issues.
Generates reports and provides insights on production performance.
Manages project timelines and ensures deadlines are achieved.
Serves as a primary point of contact for clients by responding to questions, researching issues, and providing solutions.
Communicates professionally and effectively with clients via phone and email.
Partners with operations managers, supervisors, and associates to support business objectives.
Generates, maintains, and organizes required client reporting and documentation.
Manages client billing activities, including invoice creation and tracking.
Prioritizes multiple tasks, solves problems, and performs effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Ability to work in a warehouse environment that may be noisy, dusty, and subject to temperature fluctuations.
Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment and safely navigate an active warehouse operation.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, and occasionally lift as required to support daily operations.
Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Prior experience in a client-facing environment.
Experience managing inventory, forecasting, or production-related processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with an Order Management System, Warehouse Management System, and/or Labor Management System.
Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, production, logistics, or fast-paced office environment preferred.
Knowledge of Hazmat shipping regulations preferred.
Experience supporting inventory control, logistics, supply chain, or production planning operations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and make sound decisions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business demands.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain accuracy and organization in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in inventory management, forecasting, production planning, and client support functions.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Benefits

Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement
Annual bonus eligibility
401(k) match
Vacation and holiday pay
Employee assistance and identity theft protection
Career development and opportunity for internal promotions
Tuition reimbursement for further education
Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here. Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to Disability.accommodation@sclogistics.com and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.

Since 1966, Saddle Creek has grown from a family-owned warehouse in Lakeland, Florida, into one of the country’s largest family-owned third-party logistics providers. From day one, our associates have helped build Saddle Creek into the company it is today - serving customers, supporting one another and living our values of service, respect, accountability and integrity. Here, you can build your skills, do meaningful work, and be part of a team that values people.

Will you join us?

Explore what it’s like to work at Saddle Creek by reading our Associates' Stories blog. You can also learn more about Saddle Creek careers, our culture and the opportunities available across our organization.