Strategic Production Planner: Schedule Mastery

Stadler; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain master production schedules, align materials and labor, and optimize weekly planning for efficient manufacturing operations.

The role requires 2+ years in production planning or related fields, with experience in ERP/MRP systems such as Infor or SAP, and strong Excel/data analysis skills. Collaboration across production, PM, and commissioning is essential for on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, operations management, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in production planning, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Infor or similar).
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills for reporting and optimization.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, components, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update master production schedules and detailed weekly planning.
• Coordinate production sequencing, assembly timelines, and capacity planning.
• Create and maintain production structures, BORs, and MBGs.
• Ensure alignment of materials, labor, and equipment with production requirements.
• Release material requirements to Logistics and forecast material needs.
• Monitor and resolve missing parts to prevent production delays.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy and integrity.
• Consolidate planning inputs from Production, Project Management, and Commissioning.
• Communicate schedule impacts to stakeholders.
• Prepare and distribute production schedules and reports for planning meetings.
• Support continuous improvement to optimize scheduling, throughput, and efficiency.
• Manage change processes and update assembly processes accordingly.
• Maintain master data, technical structures, and sales order/delivery schedules.
• Administer timekeeping systems (Calitime), including clocks and task tracking.

Skills

Capacity Planning

Resource Allocation

Advanced Excel

Data Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communication

Supply Chain Coordination

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Change Management

Process Adaptation

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Quality & Compliance Focus

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

ERP/MRP Systems

Infor or Similar

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management

Tools

Infor

SAP

Job description

Stadler is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain master production schedules, align materials and labor, and optimize weekly planning for efficient manufacturing operations.

The role requires 2+ years in production planning or related fields, with experience in ERP/MRP systems such as Infor or SAP, and strong Excel/data analysis skills. Collaboration across production, PM, and commissioning is essential for on-time delivery.