Strategic Production Planner — Manufacturing

Champion Home Builders, Inc.; Decatur (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Medical

Rx

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Champion Home Builders, Inc. in Decatur, IN is seeking a Production Planner to join our manufacturing team. You will lead the flow of work orders, coordinate with purchasing and freight suppliers, and optimize the production schedule to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has a strong eye for detail, 4+ years in manufacturing or supply chain, and proven analytical and communication skills. This exempt, full-time role offers a solid benefits package and growth opportunities within a

Qualifications

• S. in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 4+ years of manufacturing or relevant experience.
• Experience in supply chain management.
• Experience in Quality Control activities, ability to identify and manage risk.

Responsibilities

• Provide production schedule and the overall materials plan with the production manager.
• Manage inventory of starting materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Monitor actual and forecasted consumption of materials and order replenishment stock.
• Process orders through procurement; interface with receiving plants weekly for order accuracy and weekly production forecast.
• Update the pricing model based on new material and transportation costs.
• Monitor open purchase orders and issues affecting status.
• Review safety stock levels, min order quantities, supplier lead times for continuous improvement.
• Manage production yield and minimize scrap; optimize component nesting from raw material.

Skills

Influencing

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communications

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

Champion Home Builders, Inc. in Decatur, IN is seeking a Production Planner to join our manufacturing team. You will lead the flow of work orders, coordinate with purchasing and freight suppliers, and optimize the production schedule to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has a strong eye for detail, 4+ years in manufacturing or supply chain, and proven analytical and communication skills. This exempt, full-time role offers a solid benefits package and growth opportunities within a