Production Planner – Production Planning & Control (PPC)

We're Hiring: Production Planner – Production Planning & Control (PPC) We are looking for a strong Production Planner with experience in production planning, production control, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and capable of coordinating production schedules, materials, resources, and customer requirements to ensure efficient operations and on-time delivery. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, inventory levels, and manufacturing capacity. Prioritize production activities according to customer requirements and business objectives. Plan production workloads and capacity while identifying potential bottlenecks. Adjust production plans based on order changes, material availability, equipment issues, and operational constraints. Release, schedule, and monitor work orders according to company procedures. Monitor daily production performance against the approved plan. Identify deviations and proactively communicate production and delivery risks. Track critical customer orders and delivery commitments. Verify raw material and component availability required for production. Coordinate with Procurement and Warehouse teams to prevent material shortages. Collaborate with Production, Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, and other teams to ensure smooth production execution. Analyze planning and production data to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities. Support initiatives that improve planning accuracy, delivery performance, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or relevant education in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Production Planning, or a related field is an advantage. Previous experience in Production Planning or Production Control within a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred. Proficiency in ERP systems. Advanced Microsoft Excel sk