Production Planner Job at Search Solution Group in Charlotte

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Search Solution Group Talent Acquisition | Passionate about finding top talent | Let's Connect! Job Title: Production Planner – Manufacturing Job Type: Full-time, Onsite Salary: Competitive, based on experience Overview: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our growing team in a manufacturing environment . This role is crucial to ensuring alignment between production, inventory, sales, and purchasing to meet daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing goals. You will play a key role in maintaining efficient production schedules and preventing inventory gaps or overages. Key Responsibilities: Develop and distribute weekly production schedules and reports Monitor and adjust production load for various departments including chain assembly, machining, and punch press Coordinate with warehouse and issue jobs as needed based on stock levels and customer demand Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth alignment across operations Analyze capacity and resource planning to identify bottlenecks and streamline workflows Track and maintain KPIs, support engineering changes, and new product rollouts Forecast and communicate risks or opportunities in the production schedule Requirements: 3–5 years of experience in a production planning or scheduling role within a manufacturing environment Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Experience with ERP systems (SAP or Lynq a plus) Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Work Environment & Physical Demands: Onsite in a production facility with exposure to machinery and moderate noise Some light lifting, filing, standing, and reaching may be required Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Strategy/Planning and Production Industries Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Search Solution Group by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Production Planner” roles. Charlotte, NC $69,960.00-$93,280.00 3 months ago Senior Operations Manager (Packaging/Logistics) Gastonia, NC $95,000.00-$115,000.00 1 day ago Charlotte, NC $70,000.00-$90,000.00 5 days ago Charlotte, NC $75,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago Charlotte, NC $75,000.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks ago Fort Mill, SC $103,000.00-$135,000.00 1 week ago Fort Mill, SC $103,000.00-$135,000.00 1 week ago Material Handling Branch/Operations Manager (PSM) Charlotte, NC $100,000.00-$140,000.00 1 day ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr