Production Planner

Production Planner at Seymour Staffing Professionals, Inc. Production Planner at Seymour Staffing Professionals, Inc. in Winterville, Georgia Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Manufacturing experience required. We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Production Planner to join our manufacturing team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for developing and managing production schedules to ensure optimal efficiency, timely delivery, and high-quality output. The Production Planner is responsible for developing, coordinating, and optimizing daily and weekly production schedules to ensure efficient operations, on-time order fulfillment, and optimal inventory levels. This role serves as a critical link between sales, procurement, and production teams, balancing customer demand with plant capacity while maintaining product quality and cost efficiency.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules aligned with customer demand and forecast. Sequence production runs to maximize efficiency, minimize changeovers, and reduce downtime. Adjust schedules in real-time based on labor, material availability, and equipment constraints. Collaborate with Sales and Demand Planning to translate forecasts into actionable production plans. Monitor finished goods and raw material inventory levels to prevent shortages or overproduction. Ensure appropriate safety stock levels are maintained for key SKUs. Partner with Procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging. Communicate production priorities and changes clearly to plant leadership and supervisors. Work closely with Quality and Maintenance teams to align schedules with operational readiness. Track and report key planning metrics including schedule adherence and service levels. Maintain accurate planning data within ERP systems. Provide insights and recommendations to leadership based on production trends.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). 2-5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain in a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing preferred). Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production planning principles. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, forecasting tools).

Technical Skills:

ERP/MRP systems, preferably Plex ERP (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or similar) Data analysis and reporting tools Production scheduling software