Senior Production Planner (Manufacturing)

Location: Chattanooga, TN, US, 37406

Company

hirify.global operates in the manufacturing sector.

What you will do

• Plan department and operation workflows using the Plant Master Production Schedule to maintain or improve manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Release manufacturing work orders and assign them to the production floor.
• Coordinate and expedite manufacturing builds to achieve production plans and ensure timely customer shipments.
• Partner with the Plant Manager, Value Stream Leaders, Procurement, and Sales to meet customer needs.
• Monitor production plans, inventory levels, production efficiency, capacity, open sales orders, backlog, shortages, and production issues.
• Coordinate with Procurement to expedite purchased goods and support production continuity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, industry certifications, and experience; alternatively, a minimum of 5 years of equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work across various MRP/ERP systems, including extended ERP experience.
• Ability to analyze situations and drive root-cause and corrective-action activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, internet software, and email.
• Strong project management and multitasking skills, with the ability to navigate conflicting priorities.
• Friendly, responsive, service-minded approach toward internal and external customers.
• Willingness to accept change, new approaches, and additional responsibilities.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site work in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.