Production Planner

Kickstart a Rewarding Career in the Supply Chain Industry with Eclipse Advantage!

About Us:

At Eclipse Advantage, our values drive everything we do: Win as One, Be Customer Obsessed, Empower with Purpose, Raise the Bar, and Do Right Relentlessly. These aren't just words, they're how we show up every day. If you're someone who loves working as part of a team, takes pride in delivering great results, wants the ability to own your work, and is always looking for ways to grow while doing the right thing, then Eclipse Advantage is the place for you.

Job Description:

The Production Planner responsibilities include developing, coordinating, and maintaining production schedules to support customer demand within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient material flow, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and driving on-time delivery performance by collaborating closely with production, logistics, procurement, and customer-facing teams. The Production Planner utilizes ERP/MRP systems to manage schedules, inventory, and forecasting data while proactively addressing supply chain challenges and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Pay Range:

$60,000

• $75,000 per year (DOE)

Shift:

Inquire about shift availability

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand, forecasts, and production capacity.
• Adjust production plans to accommodate changes in customer requirements, material availability, and manufacturing constraints.
• Monitor production performance and schedule adherence to ensure operational objectives are achieved.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Coordinate with procurement, suppliers, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability and resolve shortages.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems, including SAP or similar platforms, to manage production planning, inventory, and order fulfillment activities.
• Ensure accuracy of planning data, inventory records, forecasts, and system transactions.
• Generate reports and analyze production, inventory, and delivery data to support planning decisions and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with production, quality, purchasing, and logistics teams to communicate schedules, priorities, and production changes.
• Support on-time delivery performance by coordinating expedited orders and responding to changing customer requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators including schedule adherence, inventory accuracy, and delivery performance.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or materials management experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; automotive manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience is highly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze data and generate reports.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of inventory management, production scheduling, and material planning processes.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Just-In-Time (JIT) production principles preferred.
• Experience working with Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive suppliers and OEM customers is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance:

  Comprehensive coverage for employees and their families

• Retirement Plans:

  A 401k with employer matching
• Voluntary benefits: Life, accident, and disability products available for employee and dependents

Bonus Eligibility:

Referral Bonus:

Earn $50 for every successful referral after they complete 80 hours of work.

• No limit on the number of referrals.
• Managers confirm referrals during interviews to ensure bonus eligibility.

Eclipse Advantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision-making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Bring your experience and take the next step in your career. We're looking for skilled professionals ready to make an impact. Apply today!

Pay:

$60,000.00

• $75,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person