Production Planner at Simplex Inc

Springfield, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Constraints Management, Production Flow, ERP Systems, Epicor, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Communication, Problem-solving, Data Integrity, Version Control, Cross-functional Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Attention To Detail

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Description Summary: The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and communicating an executable production schedule across Simplex’s Engineer-to-Order (ETO) environment. This role balances customer demand, engineering readiness, material availability, labor capacity, and known constraints to protect flow, delivery commitments, and floor stability. Duties · Own and maintain a companywide, integrated production schedule spanning Engineering, Fabrication, Welding, Paint, Assembly, Wiring, Testing, and Shipment across multiple business units. · Sequence work to support flow through constraints, with particular focus on wiring and downstream dependencies. · Manage work release to maintain appropriate WIP levels and prevent congestion on the production floor. · Adjust schedules dynamically based on engineering changes, material shortages, labor availability, and priority shifts. · Partner closely with Engineering to confirm job readiness prior to release. · Work with Purchasing and Materials to verify material availability and manage shortages or expedites. · Coordinate with Operations, Supervisors, and Team Leads to validate capacity and execution plans. · Communicate schedule changes, risks, and priorities clearly to leadership and the production floor. · Own schedule accuracy, data integrity, and version control. Requirements · Experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment (ETO experience strongly preferred). · Strong understanding of capacity planning, constraints management, and production flow. · Proficiency with ERP systems (Epicor preferred) and Microsoft Excel; SharePoint experience a plus. · Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally. · Ability to remain calm, organized, and decisive in a high-variability environment. · Strong attention to detail and organizational ability · Ability to identify key requirements needed to build an executable production schedule · Proven problem-solving skills and ability to work under demanding deadlines · Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate in written and verbal formats

Responsibilities

The Production Planner develops and maintains an integrated production schedule across an Engineer-to-Order environment to ensure flow and delivery commitments. They coordinate with engineering, purchasing, and operations to manage work release, capacity, and material availability.