Production Planner
MBC Talent Connections, Frankfort, KY, United States
Production Planner (Bilingual: Japanese / English Preferred)
Role Summary
Seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to coordinate production schedules and support Make-to-Stock (MTS) operations. The role focuses on balancing demand, capacity, and inventory to ensure efficient production, on-time delivery, and strong cross-functional communication.
Key Responsibilities
Review sales orders and forecasts to prioritize production based on delivery timelines, material availability, and capacity
Plan and schedule daily production activities and product trials
Maintain appropriate safety stock levels to meet customer and operational needs
Monitor demand, supply constraints, and production status to identify scheduling risks
Collaborate with Purchasing to track material availability through MRP and update forecasts
Resolve issues related to materials, manpower, machinery, or planning affecting delivery timelines
Communicate order status with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Production, Warehouse, and Shipping teams
Support continuous improvement initiatives in production and engineering processes
Prepare production status reports and planning metrics
Participate in daily cross-functional production planning meetings
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of manufacturing experience; production planning experience preferred
Experience with MRP/ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred)
Bilingual in Japanese and English preferred
Skills & Competencies
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work independently and manage pressure in fast-paced environments
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, inventory planning, and supply chain operations
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Close attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
Adaptability to changing priorities and production schedules
Technical Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft 365
Experience with JD Edwards or similar MRP/ERP systems
Preferred Certification
APICS certification
Work Environment
Combination of office and manufacturing settings
Regular computer work with occasional walking and reaching
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
The manufacturing environment may include both temperature-controlled and non-controlled areas.
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Role Summary
Seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to coordinate production schedules and support Make-to-Stock (MTS) operations. The role focuses on balancing demand, capacity, and inventory to ensure efficient production, on-time delivery, and strong cross-functional communication.
Key Responsibilities
Review sales orders and forecasts to prioritize production based on delivery timelines, material availability, and capacity
Plan and schedule daily production activities and product trials
Maintain appropriate safety stock levels to meet customer and operational needs
Monitor demand, supply constraints, and production status to identify scheduling risks
Collaborate with Purchasing to track material availability through MRP and update forecasts
Resolve issues related to materials, manpower, machinery, or planning affecting delivery timelines
Communicate order status with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Production, Warehouse, and Shipping teams
Support continuous improvement initiatives in production and engineering processes
Prepare production status reports and planning metrics
Participate in daily cross-functional production planning meetings
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of manufacturing experience; production planning experience preferred
Experience with MRP/ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred)
Bilingual in Japanese and English preferred
Skills & Competencies
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work independently and manage pressure in fast-paced environments
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, inventory planning, and supply chain operations
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Close attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
Adaptability to changing priorities and production schedules
Technical Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft 365
Experience with JD Edwards or similar MRP/ERP systems
Preferred Certification
APICS certification
Work Environment
Combination of office and manufacturing settings
Regular computer work with occasional walking and reaching
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
The manufacturing environment may include both temperature-controlled and non-controlled areas.
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