Manufacturing Production Planner – Supply Chain

BlackStar

Chicago, Illinois

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

APICS Certification, Analysis Skills, Building Systems, Capacity Management, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Commercial Construction, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Discrete Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Master Production Schedule, Materials Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Plan Meetings, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Planning, Production Control, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Production Support, Production Systems, Purchasing/Procurement, Sales, Schedule Development, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Time Management, Vision Plan

LOCATION

Chicago, Illinois

POSTED

4 days ago

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Planner to join a well-established manufacturing organization specializing in engineered industrial products. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules, ensuring efficient workflow across manufacturing operations, and aligning production output with customer demand and material availability.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented supply chain professional with strong experience in MRP-driven environments, production scheduling, and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with customer demand and capacity planning
Manage Master Production Schedule (MPS) and ensure timely execution of production orders
Collaborate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and sales teams to align demand forecasts and production plans
Monitor production performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency
Coordinate material requirements with procurement to ensure on-time availability of components
Identify capacity constraints and recommend solutions to optimize throughput
Support inventory accuracy and production order integrity within MRP systems
Participate in production planning meetings and resolve scheduling conflicts proactively
Analyze production data to support continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in Production Planning, Material Planning, or a similar manufacturing planning role
Strong hands-on experience with MRP systems, production scheduling, and demand forecasting
Proven ability to coordinate across multiple departments in a manufacturing environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

APICS certification (CPIM or related)
Experience in the discrete manufacturing or engineered products industries
Exposure to capacity planning and procurement coordination in complex production environments

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO)
AFLAC supplemental insurance options
401(k) with company match

About the Company

Our client is a Chicago-based manufacturer with over 60 years of industry experience, specializing in engineered components for commercial building systems. The organization serves both national and international markets and is known for its strong technical expertise, product quality, and long-standing customer relationships.