Bradley Professional, A Division of the Bradley Group
Production Planner/Scheduler
Bradley Professional, A Division of the Bradley Group, Lexington, North Carolina, United States, 27292
Bradley Professional is currently seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler for a great manufacturing company located in Lexington, NC
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
Overview: The Production Planner & Scheduler manages all production planning and scheduling activities to meet facility and corporate goals. Reporting to the Materials Manager, this role coordinates daily production requirements, ensuring timely and cost-effective manufacturing. Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules based on forecasts, capacity, and business needs. Set up and update parts and routing information in the CMS system. Monitor inventory levels, support cycle counts, and prevent shortages or excess stock. Coordinate production plans with Sales, Engineering, Production, Accounting, and Materials teams. Ensure accurate raw material consumption as per BOM. Communicate demand changes and adjust schedules accordingly. Assign production tasks to optimize costs and meet deadlines. Identify and resolve production, manpower, and material issues promptly. Generate reports on production status, material yield, capacity planning, and downtime. Support equipment maintenance scheduling to avoid disruptions. Assist with shop floor material flow and internal logistics. Comply with quality, environmental, and operational procedures (IATF, ISO 14001). Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Materials Management or related field, or equivalent experience. 5–7 years in materials planning, scheduling, forecasting, and supply chain—preferably in low volume/high mix manufacturing. Proficient with ERP/MRP systems; CMS experience a plus. Knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts (Kanban, JIT, Kaizen). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Excellent communication and computer skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Personal Attributes: Hands-on, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities. Collaborative team player with strong decision-making abilities. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, resource-conscious environment.
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
Overview: The Production Planner & Scheduler manages all production planning and scheduling activities to meet facility and corporate goals. Reporting to the Materials Manager, this role coordinates daily production requirements, ensuring timely and cost-effective manufacturing. Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules based on forecasts, capacity, and business needs. Set up and update parts and routing information in the CMS system. Monitor inventory levels, support cycle counts, and prevent shortages or excess stock. Coordinate production plans with Sales, Engineering, Production, Accounting, and Materials teams. Ensure accurate raw material consumption as per BOM. Communicate demand changes and adjust schedules accordingly. Assign production tasks to optimize costs and meet deadlines. Identify and resolve production, manpower, and material issues promptly. Generate reports on production status, material yield, capacity planning, and downtime. Support equipment maintenance scheduling to avoid disruptions. Assist with shop floor material flow and internal logistics. Comply with quality, environmental, and operational procedures (IATF, ISO 14001). Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Materials Management or related field, or equivalent experience. 5–7 years in materials planning, scheduling, forecasting, and supply chain—preferably in low volume/high mix manufacturing. Proficient with ERP/MRP systems; CMS experience a plus. Knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts (Kanban, JIT, Kaizen). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Excellent communication and computer skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Personal Attributes: Hands-on, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities. Collaborative team player with strong decision-making abilities. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, resource-conscious environment.