Production Planning Assistant
National Pen, Shelbyville, TN, United States
What you will do
Production Schedule Execution & Expediting
Execute daily and weekly production schedules for assigned lines or processes.
Actively follow up on the shop floor to ensure production is running according to plan.
Track schedule adherence and identify delays, interruptions, or priority conflicts.
Expedite orders, materials, or decisions required to protect daily output and SLAs.
Provide real‑time feedback to the Production Planner on execution issues.
Material & Capacity Coordination
Verify material availability and readiness before releasing or confirming production schedules.
Coordinate with Warehouse and Material Handling teams to ensure timely staging of materials.
Identify short‑term material shortages, labor gaps, or capacity constraints.
Proactively escalate risks that may impact production commitments.
ERP & Data Accuracy
Maintain accurate production schedules and execution data in the ERP system.
Ensure timely updates of work orders, production confirmations, and support data accuracy required for planning, reporting, and KPI tracking.
Communication & Follow-Up
Communicate daily priorities and changes to Production Supervisors and Team Leaders.
Participate in daily production meetings, providing clear status updates and risks.
Serve as the main scheduling contact for execution‑related questions during the shift.
Ensure alignment between planning priorities and shop‑floor execution.
Support Production Planning & Continuous Improvement by providing continuous execution feedback, constraint visibility, and shop‑floor insights to the Production Planner.
Follow defined planning rules, scheduling standards, and escalation paths.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to schedule stability, material flow, throughput and execution discipline.
What we need from you
1–2 years of experience in production control, scheduling, or planning roles.
Basic understanding of manufacturing operations and production flow.
ERP system experience required (Oracle or SAP).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Flexibility on working schedule.
Soft Skills
Strong organization and follow‑up discipline.
Attention to detail and data accuracy.
Sense of urgency and ownership.
Ability to identify issues early and elevate effectively.
Team‑oriented mindset
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Production Schedule Execution & Expediting
Execute daily and weekly production schedules for assigned lines or processes.
Actively follow up on the shop floor to ensure production is running according to plan.
Track schedule adherence and identify delays, interruptions, or priority conflicts.
Expedite orders, materials, or decisions required to protect daily output and SLAs.
Provide real‑time feedback to the Production Planner on execution issues.
Material & Capacity Coordination
Verify material availability and readiness before releasing or confirming production schedules.
Coordinate with Warehouse and Material Handling teams to ensure timely staging of materials.
Identify short‑term material shortages, labor gaps, or capacity constraints.
Proactively escalate risks that may impact production commitments.
ERP & Data Accuracy
Maintain accurate production schedules and execution data in the ERP system.
Ensure timely updates of work orders, production confirmations, and support data accuracy required for planning, reporting, and KPI tracking.
Communication & Follow-Up
Communicate daily priorities and changes to Production Supervisors and Team Leaders.
Participate in daily production meetings, providing clear status updates and risks.
Serve as the main scheduling contact for execution‑related questions during the shift.
Ensure alignment between planning priorities and shop‑floor execution.
Support Production Planning & Continuous Improvement by providing continuous execution feedback, constraint visibility, and shop‑floor insights to the Production Planner.
Follow defined planning rules, scheduling standards, and escalation paths.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to schedule stability, material flow, throughput and execution discipline.
What we need from you
1–2 years of experience in production control, scheduling, or planning roles.
Basic understanding of manufacturing operations and production flow.
ERP system experience required (Oracle or SAP).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Flexibility on working schedule.
Soft Skills
Strong organization and follow‑up discipline.
Attention to detail and data accuracy.
Sense of urgency and ownership.
Ability to identify issues early and elevate effectively.
Team‑oriented mindset
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