Strategic Production Planner: Optimize Schedules

Leggett & Platt; Sparta (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt in Sparta, MI is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate production schedules and ensure on-time manufacturing while balancing capacity and material availability.

The role collaborates with Purchasing, Inventory, Quality, Engineering, and Shipping to optimize workflows and maintain accurate ERP/MRP data.

Candidates should have 2–5 years in production planning, strong Excel skills, and proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience in production scheduling, production planning, supply chain coordination, or a related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business software applications.
• 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 customer orders, production capacity, inventory levels, and business priorities.
• Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Quality, Engineering, and Shipping departments to ensure materials, labor, and resources are available to support production schedules.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to accommodate changing customer requirements, material shortages, equipment downtime, and other operational constraints.
• Prioritize and sequence work orders to maximize efficiency while meeting customer delivery commitments.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customer service, regarding production schedules, order status, estimated completion dates, and delivery timelines.
• Analyze production workflows, capacity utilization, and scheduling data to identify bottlenecks, improve throughput, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate production planning data within the ERP/MRP system, including work order status, scheduling updates, and production priorities.
• Track schedule attainment and production performance, identifying risks to customer delivery dates and escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Participate in daily production meetings and communicate schedule priorities, constraints, and changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to production schedules, schedule changes, customer communications, and production performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning, scheduling processes, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Production scheduling

ERP/MRP coordination

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Leggett & Platt in Sparta, MI is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate production schedules and ensure on-time manufacturing while balancing capacity and material availability.

The role collaborates with Purchasing, Inventory, Quality, Engineering, and Shipping to optimize workflows and maintain accurate ERP/MRP data.

Candidates should have 2–5 years in production planning, strong Excel skills, and proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.