Strategic Production Planner | ERP/MRP Expert

KLR Executive Search Group LLC; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Group is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate production schedules and manage inventory in Ravenna, Ohio. You will ensure a smooth flow of materials across fabrication, paint, assembly, packaging and shipping, serving as a key link between Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Shipping, Finance and Operations.

Reporting to Operations leadership, you will also manage a small planning team and work with remote leaders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in production planning, scheduling, or related manufacturing operations.
• Experience in hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP, production flow, routings, work orders, BOMs.
• ERP/MRP experience required; Infor/Syteline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily and long-term production schedules aligned with customer commitments.
• Create clear schedules for fabrication, paint, assembly, packaging, and shipping.
• Generate and release work orders, travelers, and production docs in ERP/MRP.
• Partner with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Shipping, and Finance.
• Spend time on the manufacturing floor to address challenges and support the team.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy to support planning.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to monitor material availability and supplier issues.
• Assess material needs and inventory levels to support production.

Skills

production planning

scheduling

inventory control

supply chain

manufacturing operations

Tools

Infor/Syteline

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Boston Group is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate production schedules and manage inventory in Ravenna, Ohio. You will ensure a smooth flow of materials across fabrication, paint, assembly, packaging and shipping, serving as a key link between Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Shipping, Finance and Operations.

Reporting to Operations leadership, you will also manage a small planning team and work with remote leaders.