Production Planner

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : PRODUCTION PLANNER

DEPARTMENT :

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

REPORTS TO :

DIRECTOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

CLASSIFICATION : EXEMPT

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Production Planner is responsible for the end-to-end planning and coordination of top-level assemblies and all associated subcomponents required for final product builds. This role ensures the timely creation, tracking, and fulfillment of Manufacturing Orders (MOs), while managing material flow, addressing supply chain disruptions, and collaborating cross-functionally to meet production demand. The Production Planner will act as the primary owner for assigned assemblies and is expected to drive accuracy, efficiency, and proactive issue resolution throughout the planning process.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain full ownership of assigned top-level assemblies and all sub-parts required to complete the final product through to receipt into Material Control (MC).
• Ensure accurate and complete routings are created for each assigned assembly. Proactively seek clarification when needed to avoid delays or errors.
• Create, track, and manage MOs for all necessary components and assemblies.
• Monitor MO progress and participate in daily production review meetings to provide recaps and highlight red flag items.
• Submit and manage Purchase Requisitions for all materials required to fulfill demand.
• Make decisions with consideration budget and supplier lead times.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to define and maintain appropriate stock levels for both manufacturing and buying items.
• Drive closure of engineering Change Notices (ENCs) to enable available product for their assigned assemblies.
• Address urgent issues or disruptions related to assigned assemblies to avoid delays in production.
• Perform peer-to-peer reviews of MOs before release to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform other duties as necessary or required.

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