Production Planner

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to support and track ongoing production activities. In this role, you will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Inventory, and other internal departments to help ensure production schedules are maintained, required parts and materials are available, and work progresses according to established timelines.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable tracking multiple activities at once in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position plays an important role in maintaining visibility into production progress, identifying potential delays, and coordinating with the appropriate teams to keep work on schedule.

Responsibilities include:

• Track production schedules, milestones, and work order progress to ensure activities remain on schedule.
• Monitor parts, materials, and components throughout the production process, coordinating with Inventory and Purchasing to identify shortages or delays.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and other departments to communicate priorities, resolve scheduling conflicts, and maintain production flow.
• Maintain accurate production tracking records, spreadsheets, and status reports.
• Monitor the status of work orders and identify potential bottlenecks or issues that could affect production timelines.
• Follow up with relevant personnel to obtain status updates and ensure outstanding actions are completed.
• Communicate production progress, schedule changes, and material availability to appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Assist with production planning, scheduling updates, and other administrative coordination activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Experience in production planning, production coordination, manufacturing operations, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and track multiple activities simultaneously.
• Ability to follow established schedules, identify potential delays, and proactively follow up on outstanding items.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Familiarity with production scheduling, work orders, inventory tracking, or material planning.
• Experience using an ERP, MRP, or other manufacturing and inventory tracking systems.
• Experience coordinating parts and materials through multiple stages of a production process.
• Experience supporting government contracting or regulated manufacturing operations.

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.