Production Planner

Job Type Full-time Description This position is an onsite position in Ferndale, WA. Samson, the worldwide leader in high-performance cordage, is seeking a Production Planner, who will be responsible for owning the detailed machine-level production plan for the Ferndale facility and translating the Production Scheduler’s prioritized weekly jobs into coordinated work across twisting, winding, stranding, and braiding. The planner determines how to sequence and execute production jobs safely, accurately, and efficiently. The Production Planner combines daily planning and production documentation with data analysis, process improvement, and practical use of artificial intelligence (AI). The planner is expected to anticipate constraints, address root causes, refine material consumption, and deliver measurable improvements in flow, scrap, and conversion cost while protecting quality and delivery. In addition, they will be responsible for practicing a high level of business ethics and professionalism while adhering to safety and quality guidelines in support of Samson strategy and core values. Who You Are: You see the bigger picture of manufacturing and how capacity, utilization, routing, product mix, inventory, material consumption, yield, and conversion costs work together to drive results. You enjoy turning complex production needs into clear, actionable plans. You anticipate constraints, weigh tradeoffs, and confidently explain your decisions using reliable data. You are proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable organizing, reconciling, and analyzing production data. You can also navigate Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and manufacturing planning systems. You are a curious, hands-on learner who can to build expertise in CPS, DDX, plant equipment, product constructions, routing requirements, and setup documentation. You naturally look for better ways of working. You can define processes, analyze variation, uncover root causes, and turn what you learn into practical improvements and clear standard work. You are eager to make AI part of your everyday toolkit by testing its accuracy and finding smart, practical ways to improve planning and daily work. You bring structure to a fast-moving environment. You are organized, attentive to detail, and able to communicate effectively across teams while adapting to changing priorities and deadlines. You build productive relationships with supervisors, leads, and cross-functional partners, using sound judgment and influence to keep work moving forward. You put safety first and handle confidential or sensitive information with care, professionalism, and integrity. Comfortable working in both office and manufacturing environments. What You’ll Do: Convert the Work Center Capacity Report (WCCR) into daily plans by machine and work center. Back-schedule routing steps from required completion dates and maintain current floor and SharePoint schedules. Coordinate first and second twisting, winding, stranding, and braiding. Synchronize core and cover production so both are ready in the required quantities when needed. Sequence jobs using demonstrated run times, machine capabilities, labor, material readiness, color, and creel configurations. Balance work centers and reduce changeovers, waiting, and excess work in process. Verify active and completed work with production leaders and operators daily. Remove completed jobs, advance ready work, and communicate changes and upcoming requirements before they disrupt production. Anticipate shortages, downtime, capacity constraints, and routing conflicts. Develop recovery options with production leadership and the scheduling team; align on changes that affect priorities or delivery commitments. Coordinate with Warehouse, Purchasing, and Production leaders to confirm material and component availability, use suitable existing inventory, and avoid unnecessary production or excess stock. Generate, verify, stage, and distribute CPS setup sheets and job packets ahead…

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