Production Planner Jobs in Alabama

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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Production Planner III

  • Courtland, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Courtland, AL
  • 1 day ago

In this role, you will be responsible for the production planning of one or multiple Program Make Parts....

Searching for a Project Manager / Production Control Specialist

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 days ago

This role blends project management, production planning, and inventory control. Your mission is simple: keep jobs moving with zero stalls and no rework....

Analyze customer orders and establish production schedules for timely delivery....

Production Planner - Leeds, AL

  • Leeds, AL
  • 8 days ago
  • Leeds, AL
  • 8 days ago

Production Planner - Leeds, AL Apply now Date: Jun 13, 2025 Location: Leeds, AL, US, 35094 Company: Hubbell Incorporated Job Overview The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating and planning...

Tyler Union - Production Planner (Oxford, Greenbrier Facility)

  • Oxford, AL
  • 16 days ago
  • Oxford, AL
  • 16 days ago

Production Planner will coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments including outside vendors according to the production schedule....

Production Planner

  • Muscle Shoals, AL
  • 17 days ago
  • Muscle Shoals, AL
  • 17 days ago

The Production Planner is responsible for a single product line from ingot production / procurement through shipment to customer....

Senior Supervisor, Production Planning 1

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 21 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 21 days ago

Associate, Production Planning to join our growing team at the Aerojet Rocketdyne Segments Missile Solutions Sector Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) located in Huntsville, AL....

Production Planner/Scheduler

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Production Planner/Scheduler Shift 5A (Monday-Friday) Job Purpose: Oversees and processes all material requirements on any customer order from the sales order received through shipping the completed...

Demographic Data for Alabama

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Salary for Production Planner Jobs in Alabama

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Production Planner positions.



Highest Education Level

Production Planners in Alabama offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.0%
High School or GED
23.8%
Master's Degree
16.6%
Associate's Degree
11.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.3%
Some College
1.7%
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 in Alabama
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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