Production Planner Jobs

A Production Planner in the manufacturing industry is responsible for planning and organizing production schedules, assessing project and resource requirements, and estimating, negotiating, and agreeing on budgets and timelines with clients and managers. They also ensure that the manufacturing process meets health and safety regulations, and they oversee product standards and implement quality control programs. Their role is pivotal in coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials within or among departments according to production schedules. They also confer with department supervisors to determine progress of work and to provide information on changes in processing methods received from methods or engineering departments.

Important skills for a Production Planner include analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and negotiation skills, a thorough understanding of production procedures, and the ability to plan and prioritize work. They should also have knowledge of production planning and quality control principles, and be experienced in reading and understanding product schematics and blueprints. Certifications in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) from APICS can be advantageous in this role. Prior to becoming a Production Planner, individuals might have roles such as Production Coordinator, Production Supervisor, or Inventory Analyst.

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Nestlé Purina

Coordinator Manufacturing Production

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of...

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Master Scheduler

  • Ajulia Executive Search
  • Riverside, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 7 days ago

Summary: We are seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to manage and optimize production schedules within a high-precision manufacturing environment....

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Nestlé Purina

Production Planning and Scheduling Coordinator

As a key member of our production planning team, you'll ensure the smooth flow of materials and accurate execution of production schedules....

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Master Scheduler

  • Daikin Industries
  • Waller, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Waller, TX
  • 2 hours ago

Production schedulers decide which products to build and the machines or production lines that will produce them....

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Production Control Clerk

  • Bering Straits Native Corporation
  • Wahiawa, HI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Wahiawa, HI
  • 3 hours ago

About this position: Production Control Clerk in Wahiawa, HI The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and...

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Production Control Clerk

  • Amentum
  • Savannah, GA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Savannah, GA
  • 4 hours ago

The Production Control Clerk compiles and records production data for industrial establishments to compare records and reports on volume of production, consumption of material, quality control, and...

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Production Planner

  • Panasonic
  • Lake Forest, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lake Forest, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Overview Production Planner Who We Are: Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights?...

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Distribution Center Production Planning Manager - City of Industry / LA

  • HD Supply
  • City of Industry, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • City of Industry, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree in business administration or a related field. 5+ years of experience in production planning and warehouse management....

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Production Control Coordinator

  • Price Industries
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 5 hours ago

Control Coordinator for our Lawrenceville, GA, plant at Progress Center....

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Production Planner

  • Wieland
  • Verona, VA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Verona, VA
  • 5 hours ago

Responsibilities Production Planner Responsibilities: Develop and manage production plans based on customer demand, forecasts, capacity, and lead times....

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Production Control Specialist

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Wheeling, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Wheeling, IL
  • 6 hours ago

Control Coordinators Support consistent execution of standard work and identify process improvement opportunities Production Control Specialist What You Bring 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing...

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Production Planner Staff - Level 4

  • Lockheed Martin
  • Littleton, CO
  • 6 hours ago
  • Littleton, CO
  • 6 hours ago

Come, join our Manufacturing Resource Planning team in the dynamic world of Space. Here, we are driven by innovation and integrity....

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Master Scheduler

  • GKN Aerospace
  • Wellington, KS
  • 6 hours ago
  • Wellington, KS
  • 6 hours ago

Liaise with Programs to support and coordinate all production schedules related new program launch/prototyping activities....

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Master Scheduler

  • Machina Labs
  • Chatsworth, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chatsworth, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Familiarity with material planning, production control, inventory coordination, and logistics. Experience using NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, JobBOSS, Epicor, or similar MRP/ERP systems....

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Supervisor, Production Planning

  • Apogee
  • Wausau, WI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Wausau, WI
  • 12 hours ago

Material Management: Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules....

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Production Planner Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to 3D for Screen Production
Whether youre a screen practitioner, have live action screen production experience, or you have no prior knowledge and simply want to develop an understanding of 3D, this two-week course will arm...
Electrical Industry: Production and Economics
This innovative, three-week course from the University of Padova is designed to illustrate how electricity is produced, and exchanged, and why. Understand how electrical systems have evolved over...
Introduction to Production Design for Film and Screen
This course provides a basic understanding of the role of the Production Designer on feature films, short films, TV, live action, animation or game design. It will explore key concepts and core...

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Salary for Production Planner Jobs Nationwide

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Highest Education Level

Production Planners offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.1%
High School or GED
23.6%
Master's Degree
16.6%
Associate's Degree
11.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.3%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Planners
2-4 years
31.1%
1-2 years
23.3%
Less than 1 year
16.8%
6-8 years
9.7%
None
9.0%
10+ years
7.3%
8-10 years
1.8%
4-6 years
1.0%



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