Production Planner

Job Description

We are a leading U.S.-based manufacturer, supplying major retailers nationwide. With domestic production facilities and an active import business, we are growing fast and need a sharp, organized, and proactive Production Planner to help streamline and scale our operations.

Job Summary :

The Production Planner & Scheduler will be responsible for creating and managing weekly and monthly production plans across both factories, ensuring raw materials are available on time, and coordinating with internal teams to meet order deadlines. This role bridges operations, procurement, and logistics to keep everything running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and manage short- and long-term production schedules for two U.S.-based factories.
• Monitor order pipeline and plan output to meet shipping and customer deadlines.
• Coordinate raw material needs with the purchasing team (fiber, boxes, covers, etc.).
• Track incoming containers or imported materials and plan production accordingly.
• Communicate schedules and updates to plant managers, warehouse leads, and shipping teams.
• Flag potential material shortages or schedule conflicts in advance.
• Adjust plans based on sales demand changes, material delays, or equipment downtime.
• Maintain planning dashboards, reports, and calendars for all departments to access.
• Lead weekly planning meetings with plant managers and operations staff.
• Continuously optimize workflow for efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.

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