Production Planner

The role

The Production Planner will develop and maintain production schedules and optimize manufacturing processes. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams and managing resources to align production goals with organizational objectives.

What you will do

• Build and manage production schedules based on demand, capacity, and inventory.
• Provide technical support to resolve process issues, document SOPs and work instructions.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure materials are available on time.
• Assess production capacity, recommend adjustments, and plan effective labor/floor utilization.
• Coordinate work orders and maintain accurate documentation.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, procurement, logistics, and leadership to align production plans.

Required qualifications

• Previous experience in production planning, inventory management, or related manufacturing roles.
• Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP or production planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Excel.
• Ability to analyze production workflows and apply Lean/Six Sigma principles for improvement.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across multi-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

About the company

Fameccanica North America is a leader in industrial automation, dedicated to the design, development and manufacture of technologies, products, and services.