Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) · 5 hours ago
Production Planner
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expIndustrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. The Production Planner is responsible for translating customer demand and forecast requirements into executable production plans, ensuring alignment with material availability and manufacturing capacity while supporting efficient operations and on-time delivery.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain production plans based on customer demand, forecast data, material readiness, and manufacturing capacity
Review customer orders and demand signals to validate production requirements and alignment with established lead times
Collaborate with Production, Fabrication, and Engineering teams to ensure production plans are feasible and aligned with available resources
Partner with stakeholders to support resolution of demand changes, material constraints, or capacity limitations
Utilize ERP systems (INFOR preferred) to analyze demand, plan production requirements, and support manufacturing execution
Analyze labor, equipment, and material capacity to identify constraints and support informed production planning decisions
Work closely with Supply Chain and Materials Planning to ensure material strategies support production plans
Participate in cross-functional planning meetings to align demand, capacity, and material availability across departments
Support long-range and medium-range capacity planning initiatives
Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, reduce lead times, and enhance overall manufacturing efficiency
Contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives such as Kanban systems, visual management, and standardized planning processes
Support continuous improvement of ERP planning tools, data accuracy, and reporting practices
Act as a key planning liaison between production, materials, supply chain, engineering, and customer service teams
Communicate potential capacity, material, or delivery risks to the Production Planning Manager in a timely manner
Support cross-functional alignment when changes occur due to demand shifts, design updates, or supply disruptions
The candidate will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (required)
3–7 years of experience in production planning or manufacturing planning within a manufacturing environment
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (INFOR preferred)
Strong Excel and data analysis skills
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and capacity planning concepts
Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
Preferred
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (INFOR preferred)
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success
Company
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM)
Industrial Electric Mfg. is an electronic manufacturing company that provides electrical distribution equipment.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clayton Such
Chief Executive Officer
Warren (Jay) Potter
Interim Chief Financial Officer
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