Job Title:

Production Planner Department:

Operations Reports To:

General Manager/Vice President Classification:

Exempt

• Summary for

Production Planner :

Responsible for utilizing scheduling tools to plan all production activities across various departments to meet customer and project requirements. Collaborate with department supervisors to develop a realistic and efficient production schedule, updating it daily to reflect changes and ensure smooth operations.

• Duties & Responsibilities for

Production Planner :

• Maintain and manage the daily active production schedule.
• Coordinate production workflow and scheduling throughout the production cycle.
• Plan and prioritize operations to optimize performance and minimize delays based on customer needs and production capacity.
• Identify and coordinate overtime requirements with department supervisors based on customer demands and manpower availability.
• Assist in determining manpower requirements to meet production demand, in collaboration with department supervisors.
• Monitor jobs to ensure they remain within the quoted manhours.
• Address production issues promptly, aiming to minimize disruptions and provide constructive solutions.
• Prepare and submit status and performance reports as requested.
• Work closely with department supervisors, project managers, quality control, and other staff to ensure accurate scheduling.
• Required Skills & Abilities for

Production Planner:

• 3+ years of experience as a production planner.
• Strong understanding of production planning processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems, with intermediate Excel skills as the primary scheduling tool.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with department supervisors and project managers throughout the production process.
• Experience in steel fabrication and job shop environments is a plus.
• Education & Experience for

Production Planner :

• High school diploma required; additional education or certifications preferred.
• Physical Requirements for

Production Planner :

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility to assess needs.

Resumes for Production Planner can be confidentially submitted to matt.schmidt@gogpac.com