Production Planner

Company: ERA Industries
Location: Elk Grove Village
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Duties and Expectations: · Monitors and facilitates daily material requirements and key performance indicators (KPI) to ensure production schedules are met. · Monitors the status of production jobs, identifies constraints, determines root cause, and implements or recommends corrective action to ensure timely and efficient production effort. · Manages key performance metrics, including on-time start, on-time delivery, past-due sales, and days on hand inventory. · Supports process adherence and master data accuracy for demand planning, replenishment, and inventory optimization. · Analyzes and initiates steps to minimize the financial and operations impact of carrying excess, obsolete, and expired materials. · Works closely with vendors, in conjunction with procurement, to ensure priorities are aligned. · Identifies and communicates shortages or increased lead times to cross-functional teams, including buyers. · Interfaces with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure timely throughput and proper prioritization of materials received. · Participates with production and operations teams to maintain optimal inventory levels and prioritize materials needed based on MRP analysis. · Manages and updates appropriate item information in the Material Requirement Planning (MRP) system for best turns and cost of product. · Participates in the development of new product introductions (NPI) and design changes by creating and monitoring build plans, releasing jobs, etc., to enable the project team to achieve objectives for new product integration. · Works with Production and Quality to coordinate job changes to account for rework or additional process changes. Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. Or equivalent experience. · Minimum 3 years’ experience in supply chain, procurement, or planning in a Manufacturing environment. · Proficient with production planning systems, M2M highly desirable · Strong written and verbal communication skills. · Strong reasoning and negotiation skills. · Strong organizational skills. · Demonstrated Project Management skills – taking a project from start to finish. · Ability to manage multiple priorities. · Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. · Self-directed; ability to work independently and within teams. · Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel. · This position may require use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Requirements:

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