TN Production Planner/Scheduler

Production Planner / Scheduler
A growing consumer product manufacturing organization is seeking a Production Planner / Scheduler to coordinate production schedules, inventory requirements, and material availability to support on-time customer deliveries.
This role works closely with operations, warehouse, purchasing, and supply chain teams to ensure efficient production flow and optimal inventor
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y levels, working with demand schedules, deliverability scheduling, ensuring proper materials/product exists for manufacturing needs, and working with suppliers on the outside and team leaders internally to make sure everyone is IN THE LOOP on when product/raw materials are set to be available/arrive.
Much of your day to day duties will include the following:
• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory targets, and manufacturing capacity.
• Monitor production performance and adjust schedules to address changing priorities, material shortages, or operational constraints.
• Create, release, and close production work orders within the ERP system.
• Coordinate with purchasing, inventory, warehouse, and manufacturing teams to ensure material availability and production readiness.
• Utilize MRP and ERP tools to support inventory accuracy and customer service objectives.
• Track inventory transactions and identify excess, obsolete, or non-moving materials.
• Maintain accurate production, inventory, and planning data within business systems.
• Communicate schedule updates, material changes, and production priorities across departments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, inventory control, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
• We are seeking those with 2-3 or more years of production planning, scheduling, materials planning, or manufacturing operations experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, working with both floor level production leaders and with strategic planning team members on production and raw material scheduling and deliverables.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Benefits
Medical Insurance Prescription Drug Plan Dental/Vision Insurance Employee Incentive Plan Flexible Spending Account Cash Accumulation Plan-401K Life/AD&D Insurance Short- Term/Long-Term Disability Vacation Plan Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Adoption Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Maternity/Paternity Leave Pet Insurance
$60,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually

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