Job description
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 skills with the ability to analyze and interpret data.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory management, and supply chain operations.
Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills.
Analytical and problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
High level of ownership, accountability, and ability to proactively identify and escalate issues.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in production planning and control within a manufacturing environment.
Strong ERP and production planning system experience.
Experience coordinating with Procurement, Warehouse, Production, Quality, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service teams.
Experience identifying production bottlenecks, material shortages, and capacity constraints.
Experience with continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
Work Setup:
100% Remote
Full-time role
Israel Timezone
Salary:
USD 9 per hour
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.