Strategic Production Planner & Scheduler

Trystar

Loveland (CO)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Trystar, a leader in power solutions, is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler to align production schedules with customer demand, inventory, and material availability. The role collaborates with sales, engineering, procurement, and operations to optimize schedules and resource use.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s in supply chain or related field and 5+ years in production planning, with ERP experience (Epicor preferred) and strong Excel/Power BI skills. On-site in Loveland, CO.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment, preferably in industrial equipment or similar industries.
Strong understanding of ERP systems and production scheduling software, with Epicor being a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage production schedules for assigned production areas within a site ensuring alignment with customer orders, forecast demand, and production capacity.
Ensure consistency in production planning processes, accurate ERP scheduling transactions, and timely adjustments to plans as needed.
Collaborate closely with the Master Scheduler, Procurement and Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) team to ensure alignment between overall demand and department production schedules.
Ensure efficient use of resources, including labor, materials, and equipment, while minimizing production downtime and bottlenecks.
Monitor and adjust production plans in response to changes in customer demand, material availability, or capacity constraints.
Collaborate with materials and procurement teams to ensure timely material availability for production.
Track and report on key production planning metrics, such as on-time delivery, schedule attainment, schedule adherence, capacity and production efficiency.
Proactively identify and mitigate production risks, such as resource constraints, machine availability, or material shortages.
Use our ERP system and other software tools to manage scheduling processes and ensure accurate, real-time data is available for decision-making.
Communicate regularly with site production managers/supervisors, operations teams, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on production priorities and timelines.