Job Details

Production Planner: LZMS Nevada

What to Expect

LZMS Nevada is looking for an experienced and driven Production Planner to work alongside the Plant Manager to support production and delivery targets. The planner will be responsible for scheduling daily production according to customer demand. The planner will also serve as the primary point of contact for incoming materials from suppliers.

Production Planner Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of a production planner include:

• Develop production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and capacity constraints.
• Coordinate material requirements and delivery timing with plant leadership.
• Monitor production progress against schedules and adjust plans for delays or priority changes.
• Analyze inventory levels and establish reorder points to prevent stockouts and excess inventory.
• Communicate schedule changes and priorities to production supervisors and plant leadership.
• Run MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems to generate material and capacity plans.
• Track and report on schedule adherence, on-time delivery, and inventory performance metrics.
• Identify scheduling conflicts and work with stakeholders to develop resolution strategies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed as a production planner, you will need the following skills and qualifications:

• Production scheduling and capacity planning
• MRP/ERP/MES system proficiency
• Demand forecasting and analysis
• Inventory management principles
• Microsoft Excel (advanced)
• Cross-functional communication
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Attention to detail and organization