Production Planner II

Production Planner II ensuresoptimalproduction flow by developing,maintaining, and executingaccuratemasterschedules that align demand, capacity, and material availability. This role drives consistent on-time delivery andmanufacturing efficiency through proactive planning, coordination, and issue resolution. The Production Planner II worksclosely with production, materials, engineering, and quality teams to balance priorities,anticipateconstraints, andmaintain reliable plans in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintainan organized digital log of all current projects, tasks, schedules, and priorities. Create andmaintainproduction schedules, including daily, weekly, and long-range plans based on demand forecasts,sales orders, and capacity constraints. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align on timelines, material readiness, machine time, labor availability, andproduction priorities. Analyze capacity and resource requirements to evaluate labor, equipment, tooling, and operational constraints,ensuring balanced and efficient schedules. Manage MRP/ERP planning parameters, ensuringaccuratelead times, lot sizes, BOMs, routings, and related data tosupport stable system planning. Create, release, and manage work orders, verifying accuracy and ensuringtimelycompletion on the shop floor. Resolve scheduling conflicts such as shortages, equipment downtime, engineering changes, priority shifts, orunexpected production issues. Support inventory management and collaborate with materials teams to prevent shortages, minimize excess, andmaintainoptimalstock levels. Communicate schedule updates, changes, and production impacts clearly and proactively to teams, customer service,and leadership. Analyze production data, evaluating KPIs such as adherence, throughput, and cycle times toidentifyprocessimprovement opportunities. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, supporting workflow optimization, standardization, and leanmanufacturing practices. Required Qualifications Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple schedules, priorities, and deadlines with accuracy. Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Epicor, or similar) preferred. Ability to interpret sales forecasts, capacity data, BOMs, routings, and production metrics. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments. []{style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: nor "}