Plant Production Planner (1155643)
The Judge GroupLocation: Fredericksburg, VA Salary: $80,000.00 USD Annually - $85,000.00 USD Annually Description Production Planner S eeking an experienced Production Planner to oversee production scheduling and planning activities within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for coordinating production schedules, ensuring material availability, optimizing plant capacity, and supporting on-time delivery of customer orders. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer and operational requirements. Coordinate production priorities based on capacity, labor, materials, and delivery commitments. Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address changing priorities. Ensure materials, documentation, and resources are available to support manufacturing activities. Collaborate with Operations, Purchasing , Engineering, and Plant Leadership to support production goals. Procure project-specific materials and coordinate with suppliers to support production schedules. Identify and resolve production constraints and scheduling challenges. Analyze production performance and recommend process improvements. Support inventory management, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. Communicate schedule updates, risks, and production priorities to key stakeholders. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or a related field. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Operations , Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred. Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications. Manufacturing experience required; precast concrete experience is a plus. Skills & Competencies Strong organizational and planning skills. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Analytical mindset with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Comprehensive benefits package including (but not limited to) health, dental, vision. #JDP By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help. Contact: kmcclellan@judge.com This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com