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Production Planner
Southern States, LLCUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Jun 2026
About the role
Job Summary:
The Production Planner plans and prepares production schedules for the manufacturing of industrial or commercial products. Additionally, he/she provides inventory support to multiple departments.
Essential Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
The Production Planner plans and prepares production schedules for the manufacturing of industrial or commercial products. Additionally, he/she provides inventory support to multiple departments.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Plans, coordinates, and maintains the flow of both materials and assemblies between work centers.
- Creates the job package and maintains all work order individually by job number
- Prints and releases Tyvec labels for field boxes and coordinates the pre-printed data packages.
- Generates status of work order exceptions using matched receipts and shop floor feedback.
- Directs the handling of material regarding receiving errors, physical counts, location error and bin restocking issues.
- Manages and resolves inventory adjustments and history
- Addresses permanent routing corrections and works with manufacturing engineers to maintain accuracy.
- Handles scrap, rework, and repairs and expedites replacement parts when needed.
- Coordinates with Supervisors to provide kits for live parts and items that are not floor stocked
- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirt; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
- Works within approved budget; Contributes to profits and revenue; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Associates degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school
- 1-3 years’ of experience with inventory control in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business management or equivalent job experience
- 2-5 years’ of experience with inventory control in a manufacturing environment
- 1 year of experience of management experience
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