Production Planner

Job description

Summary The Production & Materials Scheduler is responsible for executing and maintaining the daily production schedule while ensuring all required materials are available to optimize manufacturing efficiency and customer service goals. This role works closely with Operations, Warehouse, Supply Planning, and Procurement teams to balance manufacturing efficiency with material readiness, helping the plant run smoothly and efficiently every day. Responsibilities: Production Scheduling: - Create, update, and communicate the daily and weekly production schedule for all manufacturing lines. - Schedule production runs efficiently to maximize line uptime and OEE while meeting demand priorities. - Monitor schedule attainment and investigate any variances or delays in production execution. - Adjust schedules in real-time based on material availability, downtime, or operational changes. - Maintain accurate schedule data within ERP to ensure visibility across departments. - Partner with Operations and Supply Planning to confirm schedule feasibility and clear-to-build status. - Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, R&D and other stakeholders to plan and schedule trials, planned downtime and ot...