Aegis Worldwide is hiring: Production Planner in Alabaster

Job: Production Planner

Industry: Manufacturing

On-site | Direct Hire | Full Benefits | Bonus Opportunities

About the Company

Aegis is a recruiting agency partnered with a prominent manufacturer near the Alabaster, AL area. They are a large, rapidly growing manufacturer continuing to expand operations and capabilities. We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Production Planner to join their team and support the day-to-day operations of the plant floor. This role is critical in ensuring efficient production flow, accurate scheduling, and on-time delivery for our customers.

Position Overview

The Production Planner will work closely with operations, procurement, and leadership to develop and maintain optimized production schedules. This role plays a key part in forecasting demand, managing inventory levels, coordinating production orders, and supporting capital project planning. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust daily/weekly production schedules to meet customer deadlines and maximize efficiency.
• Monitor production progress and coordinate with plant floor teams to resolve delays or issues.
• Utilize ERP systems to manage production orders, inventory levels, and material requirements.
• Analyze demand forecasts and historical data to inform production planning decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to align schedules with capacity and material availability.
• Support capital project planning by providing production data, capacity insights, and timeline considerations.
• Ensure on-time shipping and customer satisfaction through accurate planning and proactive communication.
• Prepare reports and dashboards using Microsoft Excel and other tools to track KPI performance.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production flow and reduce bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of production planning experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred (Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related fields). Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience with forecasting, inventory management, and capacity planning.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.