Operations Planner

Production Planner

We are a growing manufacturer with over 70 years of experience serving OEM customers across North America. Known for our reliability, responsiveness, and strong customer relationships, we're looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Production Planner to help ensure smooth operations as we continue to scale.

Position Summary The Production Planner is responsible for planning and procuring materials to support timely production and delivery. This individual works cross-functionally with suppliers, operations, engineering, and sales to optimize inventory, manage costs, and ensure supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and release production work orders based on sales forecasts and inventory levels
• Issue purchase orders for raw materials, components, and MRO items
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure on-time, in-full delivery and manage RMAs for defective materials
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory through oversight of receiving and cycle count processes
• Track key inventory metrics (DSI, DOH, IQR, S&E) to optimize cash flow and working capital
• Maintain accurate records and generate reports to support operations
• Assist in implementing procurement and planning policies and drive performance improvements
• Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives across departments

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. Must be eligible to work the U.S. without restrictions. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Tyler Broekhuis with GPAC. Resumes can be confidentially sent to tyler.broekhuis@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.