Strategic Production Planner: On-Time Deliveries

Pointbid Logistics Systems Ltd; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt in Sparta, MI is seeking a Production Planner to plan, coordinate, and maintain production schedules to ensure on-time manufacturing operations. The role balances customer demand, production capacity, material availability, and operational priorities to support delivery objectives.

You'll collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Quality, Engineering, and Shipping to ensure materials, labor, and resources are available to support schedules and meet delivery

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience in production scheduling or similar in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and common business software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules based on orders, capacity, inventory, and priorities.
• Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Inventory, Quality, Engineering and Shipping to ensure materials and resources are available.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules for changes in demand, shortages, downtime, or constraints.
• Prioritize and sequence work orders to maximize efficiency and meet delivery commitments.
• Serve as primary contact for customer service on schedules, status, and delivery timelines.
• Analyze workflows and capacity to identify bottlenecks and improve throughput.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data including work orders and priorities.
• Track schedule attainment and escalate risks to delivery dates.
• Participate in daily production meetings to communicate priorities and changes.
• Maintain records of schedules, changes, and performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and inventory management.

Skills

Production scheduling

ERP/MRP

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Leggett & Platt in Sparta, MI is seeking a Production Planner to plan, coordinate, and maintain production schedules to ensure on-time manufacturing operations. The role balances customer demand, production capacity, material availability, and operational priorities to support delivery objectives.

You'll collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Quality, Engineering, and Shipping to ensure materials, labor, and resources are available to support schedules and meet delivery