Production Planner

LHH is seeking a Production Planner for their growing client in Salt Lake City, UT!

This role is onsite and offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate short- and mid-term production plans, aligning labor, machine capacity, raw materials, and forecasted demand. This position plays a key role in ensuring on-time delivery and efficient production flow across multiple product lines.

Compensation :

Base salary of $75K–$95K plus annual bonus up to 5% . Full benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, and more

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain daily, weekly, and mid-range production schedules based on forecast and capacity constraints.
• Manage forecast inputs from Sales; update and reconcile forecast accuracy regularly.
• Balance labor, machine time, and material availability to optimize production flow.
• Collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, and Manufacturing to ensure schedule accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Communicate plan changes, risks, and required adjustments to supervisors and leadership.
• Monitor KPIs such as forecast accuracy, production adherence, inventory turns, and lead times.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and Lean / 5S efforts.
• Act as point person when Plant Manager is absent; maintain strong cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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