Production Planner Scheduler Supervisor
Goodwill of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Goodwill of Colorado
Job Description
Pay
$70,000 - $90,000
Job Summary
The Production Planner Scheduler Supervisor is a senior‑level role responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing detailed production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role coordinates cross‑functionally with procurement, operations, logistics, and quality to meet customer delivery requirements, minimize inventory, and optimize resource utilization. The Planner/Scheduler Supervisor plays a strategic role in capacity planning, material requirements planning (MRP), and continuous process improvement.
Essential Functions
Develop and manage mid‑to‑long‑term master production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets.
Translate demand into production work orders, ensuring availability of materials and labor.
Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to assure material availability for production. Identify material supply issues, communicate potential schedule impacts to management, and develop recovery strategies.
Optimize production workflows by leveling workloads across work centers and resolving capacity constraints.
Monitor production performance daily, identifying delays or bottlenecks.
Analyze and maintain schedules using ERP/MRP systems.
Ensure on‑time delivery of customer orders while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
Lead scheduling meetings with cross‑functional teams to align priorities and address conflicts.
Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives in scheduling and planning processes.
Create reports and dashboards on key KPIs (e.g., schedule adherence, capacity utilization).
Support new product introductions by integrating requirements into production plans.
Train and mentor junior planners or schedulers.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience
5+ years of experience in production planning/scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, M2M).
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, lead times, and capacity planning.
Other
Familiarity with demand planning tools and forecasting techniques.
Advanced Excel or data analytics experience (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Physical Requirements
Guide to Physical Requirements:
Continuously (5-8 hours)
Frequently (3-4 hours)
Occasionally (1-2 hours)
Never
LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)
Heavy: 45 lbs & over – NEVER
Moderate: 15-44 lbs – OCCASIONALLY
Light: 14 lbs & under – OCCASIONALLY
CARRYING:
Heavy: 45 lbs & over – NEVER
Moderate: 15-44 lbs – OCCASIONALLY
Light: 14 lbs & under – OCCASIONALLY
PUSHING/PULLING – OCCASIONALLY
REACHING:
Above Shoulder – OCCASIONALLY
At Shoulder – OCCASIONALLY
Below Shoulder – OCCASIONALLY
TWISTING – OCCASIONALLY
BENDING – OCCASIONALLY
KNEELING/CRAWLING – OCCASIONALLY
SQUAT – OCCASIONALLY
CLIMBING:
Use of legs only (stairs) – OCCASIONALLY
Use of arms & legs (ladders) – NEVER
HEARING – CONTINUOUSLY
VISION:
Visual, close – CONTINUOUSLY
Visual, distant – CONTINUOUSLY
Visual, depth perception – CONTINUOUSLY
HANDS/FINGERS:
Simple grasping – CONTINUOUSLY
Fine manipulation – CONTINUOUSLY
Repetitive movements – CONTINUOUSLY
WALKING – CONTINUOUSLY
STANDING – CONTINUOUSLY
SITTING – CONTINUOUSLY
SPEAKING – CONTINUOUSLY
OTHER, please describe –
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Job Description
Pay
$70,000 - $90,000
Job Summary
The Production Planner Scheduler Supervisor is a senior‑level role responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing detailed production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role coordinates cross‑functionally with procurement, operations, logistics, and quality to meet customer delivery requirements, minimize inventory, and optimize resource utilization. The Planner/Scheduler Supervisor plays a strategic role in capacity planning, material requirements planning (MRP), and continuous process improvement.
Essential Functions
Develop and manage mid‑to‑long‑term master production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets.
Translate demand into production work orders, ensuring availability of materials and labor.
Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to assure material availability for production. Identify material supply issues, communicate potential schedule impacts to management, and develop recovery strategies.
Optimize production workflows by leveling workloads across work centers and resolving capacity constraints.
Monitor production performance daily, identifying delays or bottlenecks.
Analyze and maintain schedules using ERP/MRP systems.
Ensure on‑time delivery of customer orders while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
Lead scheduling meetings with cross‑functional teams to align priorities and address conflicts.
Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives in scheduling and planning processes.
Create reports and dashboards on key KPIs (e.g., schedule adherence, capacity utilization).
Support new product introductions by integrating requirements into production plans.
Train and mentor junior planners or schedulers.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience
5+ years of experience in production planning/scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, M2M).
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, lead times, and capacity planning.
Other
Familiarity with demand planning tools and forecasting techniques.
Advanced Excel or data analytics experience (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Physical Requirements
Guide to Physical Requirements:
Continuously (5-8 hours)
Frequently (3-4 hours)
Occasionally (1-2 hours)
Never
LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)
Heavy: 45 lbs & over – NEVER
Moderate: 15-44 lbs – OCCASIONALLY
Light: 14 lbs & under – OCCASIONALLY
CARRYING:
Heavy: 45 lbs & over – NEVER
Moderate: 15-44 lbs – OCCASIONALLY
Light: 14 lbs & under – OCCASIONALLY
PUSHING/PULLING – OCCASIONALLY
REACHING:
Above Shoulder – OCCASIONALLY
At Shoulder – OCCASIONALLY
Below Shoulder – OCCASIONALLY
TWISTING – OCCASIONALLY
BENDING – OCCASIONALLY
KNEELING/CRAWLING – OCCASIONALLY
SQUAT – OCCASIONALLY
CLIMBING:
Use of legs only (stairs) – OCCASIONALLY
Use of arms & legs (ladders) – NEVER
HEARING – CONTINUOUSLY
VISION:
Visual, close – CONTINUOUSLY
Visual, distant – CONTINUOUSLY
Visual, depth perception – CONTINUOUSLY
HANDS/FINGERS:
Simple grasping – CONTINUOUSLY
Fine manipulation – CONTINUOUSLY
Repetitive movements – CONTINUOUSLY
WALKING – CONTINUOUSLY
STANDING – CONTINUOUSLY
SITTING – CONTINUOUSLY
SPEAKING – CONTINUOUSLY
OTHER, please describe –
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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