Production Planner at Avon Technologies PLC

Cleveland, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jul, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Planning, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, ERP Systems, MRP Systems, MS Excel, Shop Order Management, Material Readiness, Data Accuracy, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Defense & Space

Description

Job Title: Production Planner Location: Cleveland, OH Business Unit: Team Wendy About Avon Technologies: We are a world leader in protective equipment, with a reputation for innovative design, high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands, Avon Protection and Team Wendy, supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in the UK and North America. With over 900 talented people our shared purpose and core beliefs are to be #FIERCE about Protecting Lives. It's why we come to work - and it's what motivates us, every day, to do the best work we can Position Summary The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining short‑term production plans that support the approved Master Production Schedule while ensuring executable schedules, material alignment, and on‑time delivery. This role focuses on production plan execution by aligning schedules with available capacity and material availability, monitoring execution risks, and escalating constraints as needed. The Production Planner works cross‑functionally with Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain to ensure production schedules are executable and aligned with business priorities. Production Plan Execution - Execute the approved Master Production Schedule by developing and maintaining near‑term production schedules within established planning time fences. - Convert released plans into executable shop orders, ensuring correct dates, quantities, and sequencing. - Sequence and prioritize work orders to support daily production execution and on‑time completion. - Escalate any required changes to the production plan. Shop Order & Schedule Management - Create, release, update, and close shop orders in alignment with the approved production plan. - Monitor shop order progress and coordinate with Production Supervisors to address execution issues. - Adjust sequencing and priorities only to manage execution issues, not to rebalance demand or capacity. - Ensure timely and accurate shop order transactions within the ERP system. Material Readiness Coordination - Confirm material readiness for released shop orders in coordination with Buyers and Inventory teams. - Identify material shortages or risks impacting execution and escalate appropriately. - Support issue resolution to prevent production interruptions. Execution Issue Identification & Escalation - Identify short‑term execution risks related to materials, labor, equipment, or data accuracy. - Escalate constraints or recurring issues that may impact delivery performance to the Master Planner or appropriate functional owner. - Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to execution performance. Data Accuracy & Reporting - Maintain accurate and timely production execution data within ERP/MRP systems. - Track execution‑level metrics such as schedule adherence, shop order completion, and WIP status. - Provide execution visibility and status updates to support operational decision‑making. Required Qualifications • 3-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain planning, or inventory management, preferably in a manufacturing setting. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and advanced knowledge of MS Excel. • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments. • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement. Core Competencies Skills & Competencies • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • High attention to detail and data accuracy • Effective communication and collaboration skills • Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP) and Microsoft Excel What We Offer: * Flexible Schedule * Competitive Compensation Package * Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance * 401k Matching * Tuition Reimbursement * Learning and Development Initiatives This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary. Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws. U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens. To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s). The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election. Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status). The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $76,000 to $90,000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc. EOE, Including Vet/Disability

Responsibilities

The Production Planner develops and maintains short-term production schedules to support the Master Production Schedule while ensuring material alignment and on-time delivery. They coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage shop orders, identify execution risks, and maintain accurate data within ERP/MRP systems.