Strategic Production Planner: Master Schedules & Efficiency

Virtual Hire Staffing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

We're seeking an experienced Production Planner to own the production process from schedule to finished product. You'll build and manage production schedules, partner with teams across the business, and use data to keep operations efficient, on time, and aligned with customer demand.

This role suits an analytical, organized planner who thrives under tight deadlines. Responsibilities include developing production schedules, coordinating with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Production Planner or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, production planning, and supply chain principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production schedules that meet customer demand and optimize resource utilization.
• Coordinate the production process with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and distribution.
• Partner with procurement to ensure timely delivery of production materials.
• Work with sales to forecast future demand and adjust production plans accordingly.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Identify capacity bottlenecks and propose solutions to improve productivity.
• Determine outsourcing needs based on plant capacity and product lead times.
• Lead and participate in production schedule meetings to review plant performance and resolve conflicts.
• Ensure the accuracy of all production orders.
• Regularly assess production process performance and implement changes as needed.

Skills

MRP knowledge

Production planning

Supply chain principles

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational abilities

Communication skills

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Production Planner to own the production process from schedule to finished product. You'll build and manage production schedules, partner with teams across the business, and use data to keep operations efficient, on time, and aligned with customer demand.

This role suits an analytical, organized planner who thrives under tight deadlines. Responsibilities include developing production schedules, coordinating with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and