Production Planner Jobs in Alabama

A Production Planner in the manufacturing industry is responsible for planning and organizing production schedules, assessing project and resource requirements, and estimating, negotiating, and agreeing on budgets and timelines with clients and managers. They also ensure that the manufacturing process meets health and safety regulations, and they oversee product standards and implement quality control programs. Their role is pivotal in coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials within or among departments according to production schedules. They also confer with department supervisors to determine progress of work and to provide information on changes in processing methods received from methods or engineering departments.

Important skills for a Production Planner include analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and negotiation skills, a thorough understanding of production procedures, and the ability to plan and prioritize work. They should also have knowledge of production planning and quality control principles, and be experienced in reading and understanding product schematics and blueprints. Certifications in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) from APICS can be advantageous in this role. Prior to becoming a Production Planner, individuals might have roles such as Production Coordinator, Production Supervisor, or Inventory Analyst.

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Production Planning Manager

  • Hanceville, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Hanceville, AL
  • 1 day ago

Title: Production Planning Manager Location: Hanceville, AL Area Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 The Production Planning Manager oversees scheduling across multiple buildings, optimizing workflows, ensuring...

Manufacturing Scheduler II NEW

  • Courtland, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Courtland, AL
  • 1 day ago

Manufacturing Scheduler II Lockheed Martin View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Secret Unspecified Unspecified Courtland, AL (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Job Number 681308BR Description: Protecting...

Manufacturing Scheduler II

  • Courtland, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Courtland, AL
  • 2 days ago

Description:Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most. As we journey through a new era of space, Lockheed Martin Space is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing...

Production Control Specialist III

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 6 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 6 days ago

line and partner with Production to ensure work is completed on time to schedule....

Finite Production Scheduler

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 7 days ago

Job Description : Finite Production Scheduler About the Role: The Finite Planning Specialist role is primarily responsible for crafting and maintaining the sites rolling 4-week production plan....

Scheduler - Production

  • Phenix City, AL
  • 19 days ago
  • Phenix City, AL
  • 19 days ago

About the Position Schedule orders to current capacities and lead time Create production schedules for the plant Process manufacturing batches and corresponding plant paperwork Follow-up with move up...

Production Planning Coordinator

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 22 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 22 days ago

As a Production Planner you will be responsible to organize production according to demand and quality standards....

Production Planning Coordinator

  • Mobile, AL
  • 26 days ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 26 days ago

Production Scheduling : Assist in planning and prioritizing production schedules to meet customer demands and optimize resource utilization....

Production Planner III

  • Courtland, AL
  • 26 days ago
  • Courtland, AL
  • 26 days ago

As our Production Planner, you will......

Production Control Specialist - Ordering

  • Athens, AL
  • 29 days ago
  • Athens, AL
  • 29 days ago

Overview Responsible for assisting with all functions of the Production Control department....

Production Planner/Scheduler

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 90+ days ago

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Production Planner/Scheduler...

Production Planner - Leeds, AL

  • Leeds, AL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Leeds, AL
  • 90+ days ago

Job Overview The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating and planning production schedules, ensuring that manufacturing processes run efficiently and meet customer demand....

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Salary for Production Planner Jobs in Alabama

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Production Planner positions.



Highest Education Level

Production Planners in Alabama offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.9%
High School or GED
23.9%
Master's Degree
16.5%
Associate's Degree
11.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.3%
Some College
1.7%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Planners in Alabama
2-4 years
31.1%
1-2 years
23.3%
Less than 1 year
16.8%
6-8 years
9.7%
None
9.0%
10+ years
7.3%
8-10 years
1.8%
4-6 years
1.0%



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