Staffing Inc is partnering with a manufacturing company in the Kentwood area seeking an experienced Production Planner to support shop floor operations and ensure efficient production scheduling. This role is responsible for developing production schedules, analyzing material requirements, managing inventory levels, releasing work orders, and collaborating with multiple departments to ensure on-time delivery and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Review customer demand, sales order reports, and production requirements to establish daily and weekly production priorities
- Develop and maintain production schedules that maximize equipment utilization, minimize waste, and support on-time delivery goals
- Manage planned and firm-planned orders, customer forecasts, and production workloads across multiple work centers
- Release production work orders based on material availability and production requirements
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