Production Planner/Scheduler - Bradley Professional, A Division of the Bradley Group : Job Details

Bradley Professional is currently seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler for a great manufacturing company located in Lexington, NC

Overview:

The Production Planner & Scheduler manages all production planning and scheduling activities to meet facility and corporate goals. Reporting to the Materials Manager, this role coordinates daily production requirements, ensuring timely and cost-effective manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules based on forecasts, capacity, and business needs.
• Set up and update parts and routing information in the CMS system.
• Monitor inventory levels, support cycle counts, and prevent shortages or excess stock.
• Coordinate production plans with Sales, Engineering, Production, Accounting, and Materials teams.
• Ensure accurate raw material consumption as per BOM.
• Communicate demand changes and adjust schedules accordingly.
• Assign production tasks to optimize costs and meet deadlines.
• Identify and resolve production, manpower, and material issues promptly.
• Generate reports on production status, material yield, capacity planning, and downtime.
• Support equipment maintenance scheduling to avoid disruptions.
• Assist with shop floor material flow and internal logistics.
• Comply with quality, environmental, and operational procedures (IATF, ISO 14001).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Materials Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years in materials planning, scheduling, forecasting, and supply chain—preferably in low volume/high mix manufacturing.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems; CMS experience a plus.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts (Kanban, JIT, Kaizen).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and computer skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Personal Attributes:

• Hands-on, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative team player with strong decision-making abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, resource-conscious environment.