Production 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 / Purchaser 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

Join us in Wichita and help shape the future of a long-standing, growing manufacturer!

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 Dan Poel with GPAC. Resumes can be confidentially sent to dan.poel@gogpac.com