Production Planner

Job Title: Production Planner

Department: Operations

Reports To: General Manager/Vice President

Classification: Exempt

Step into the Heart of Our Operations

Are you a proactive and dynamic Production Planner looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your skills directly contribute to the success of projects and customer satisfaction? If so, we have the perfect role for you

About the Role

As our Production Planner, you'll be the driving force behind our production scheduling, ensuring our operations run like a well-oiled machine. You'll collaborate with various departments, strategize to meet customer needs, and adapt daily to keep our production on track and efficient.

What You'll Do

• Own the Schedule: Manage and maintain our daily active production schedule, keeping everything running smoothly.
• Streamline Operations: Coordinate production workflows throughout the entire production cycle, optimizing processes for maximum efficiency.
• Plan for Success: Strategically plan and prioritize operations to meet customer demands while maximizing our production capacity.
• Collaborate & Lead: Work closely with department supervisors to coordinate overtime and manpower requirements, ensuring we meet production goals.
• Monitor Performance: Keep a vigilant eye on jobs to ensure they stay within quoted man-hours, maintaining budget and timeline integrity.
• Solve Problems Swiftly: Address any production issues promptly, minimizing disruptions and providing effective solutions.
• Communicate Effectively: Prepare and submit status and performance reports, keeping all stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Foster Team Synergy: Collaborate with supervisors, project managers, quality control, and other staff to ensure accurate scheduling and unified efforts.

What We're Looking For

• Experience Matters: 3+ years as a production planner with a proven track record.
• Process Proficiency: Strong understanding of production planning processes.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems, with solid Excel skills as your primary scheduling tool.
• Organized & Analytical: Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication Whiz: Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff.
• Industry Insight: Experience in steel fabrication and job shop environments is a big plus.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required; additional education or certifications preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Active Engagement: Ability to access all areas of the facility to assess needs.
• Light Lifting: Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
• Focused Work: Comfortable with prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Make an Impact: Your role is crucial to our success and directly affects customer satisfaction.
• Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced setting where no two days are the same.
• Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team of dedicated professionals who value your contributions.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're excited about taking on a challenging role where your contributions truly matter, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and let's build success together

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.