Strategic Production Planner | Lean & ERP Expert

Waaree Solar Americas Inc.; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Production Control Planner to bridge production, inventory, and customer fulfillment. You will schedule production, coordinate capacity and materials, and drive on-time delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will partner with floor supervisors, procurement, logistics, and quality teams to maintain accurate ERP/MRP records, manage scrap, and optimize material flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial/ manufacturing engineering, ops management, or related field.
• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and supply chain concepts.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, and APS tools.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Schedule production to meet customer demand and internal targets.
• Coordinate with floor supervisors to align daily operations with plans.
• Monitor deadlines, capacity, materials, and order requirements.
• Manage inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Maintain records in ERP/MRP systems.
• Track material flow, scrap, and waste to improve yield.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and quality teams.
• Generate reports on production progress and inventory status.
• Oversee subcontractors or vendors where applicable.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Lean manufacturing

Supply chain management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

APS software

SAP

Job description

Kids for the Future in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Production Control Planner to bridge production, inventory, and customer fulfillment. You will schedule production, coordinate capacity and materials, and drive on-time delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will partner with floor supervisors, procurement, logistics, and quality teams to maintain accurate ERP/MRP records, manage scrap, and optimize material flow.