Strategic Production Planner

Brio Energy; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt in Sparta, MI is seeking a Production Planner to organize and maintain production schedules, balancing customer demand with capacity and materials. The role involves coordinating across departments to ensure timely manufacturing and delivery.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of experience in production planning, strong organizational and analytical skills, and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in production scheduling or planning within manufacturing.
• ERP/MRP systems experience required.
• Proficiency with Excel and business software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules based on orders, capacity, and priorities.
• Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Inventory, Quality, Engineering, and Shipping to ensure material availability.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules for bottlenecks or changes in demand.
• Prioritize work orders to meet delivery commitments.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data and report schedule attainment.

Skills

Production scheduling

ERP/MRP experience

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Leggett & Platt in Sparta, MI is seeking a Production Planner to organize and maintain production schedules, balancing customer demand with capacity and materials. The role involves coordinating across departments to ensure timely manufacturing and delivery.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of experience in production planning, strong organizational and analytical skills, and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel.