Production Planner

Production Planner

ProSource Industries specializes in the manufacturing of precision components for Wire Harnesses, Cable Assemblies and Electrical Control Panels for OEM'S. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as a leader in the industry.

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our team. The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating production schedules, releasing travelers and work orders, to ensure customer requirements are effectively communicated and executed throughout the manufacturing process. This role serves as a key liaison between Sales, Production, Purchasing, Inventory, Engineering, and Shipping to support on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing environment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. This role supports the manufacturing operation and reports directly to the Inside Sales Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review customer orders and production requirements to establish work order priorities.
• Generate, review, and release travelers and work orders to the production floor.
• Ensure travelers contain accurate routing, specifications, drawings, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate production schedules to support customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor open work orders and communicate schedule changes, delays, or potential issues to appropriate departments.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Inventory, Engineering, and Shipping to ensure timely order completion.
• Review material availability prior to releasing work orders and identify potential shortages.
• Maintain accurate records and updates within the ERP system.
• Generate reports and support planning-related documentation as needed.
• Identify and escalate scheduling, material, or production issues that may impact customer deliveries.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, scheduling, and workflow efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, production coordination, or a related role.
• Experience working with ERP systems and manufacturing documentation.
• Familiarity with work orders, travelers, bills of material (BOMs), and production schedules.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience in wire harness, cable assembly, electrical panel manufacturing, or contract manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, and inventory management principles.
• Experience coordinating production schedules across multiple departments.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits provided.
• Opportunities for overtime.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ProSource Industries is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Join ProSource Industries and contribute to our mission of delivering superior quality products to our customers while maintaining the highest standards of excellence in manufacturing.

We are the market leader at delivering speed, service, quality and competitive pricing for electrical assemblies. No one outperforms ProSource.
ProSource Industries has been in business since May of 1990. Thirty plus years of being a market leader. We’ve overcome all the market changes… Housing crashes, oil crashes, Covid, etc… Our infrastructure is solid enough to withstand the harshest economic conditions. ProSource has made a point of making risk management a major priority.
The benefit of being in business for 30+ years is that we’ve seen so many variations of what our customers need. We’ve seen every initiative under the sun! We’ve also collected an enormous library of tooling. I would be shocked if we don’t have the tools you need to execute your next project.
We are the right fit if you want an expert contract manufacturer to help you plan and manufacturer you next projects. We are happy to connect you with our customer base to verify who we say we are. ALL of our customers stand by us. We are also happy to host you in person or virtually to audit our facility. We are show ready every day, ALL day.
Come check us out. Call, text, email or swing by… we’ll be ready.

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

Education: Associate's degree

Work location: On-site