Production Planner

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules for the Electrode Department to support operational targets and customer demand
• Monitor production performance, inventory levels, manpower availability, and material flow to minimize downtime and production interruptions
• Coordinate and track purchasing activities including Purchase Requisitions (PRs), Purchase Orders (POs), deliveries, and goods receipt status
• Review purchasing transactions for accuracy and follow up with internal departments and suppliers regarding open items, delays, or discrepancies within the purchasing process
• Report purchasing concerns, material shortages, invoice issues, or process gaps to the Shift Leader and support timely resolution
• Support cost tracking and spending visibility by maintaining accurate purchasing and inventory records
• Synchronize information flow between multiple logistics and purchasing systems
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams to support daily manufacturing operations
• Monitor raw material, semi-finished, and finished goods inventory to prevent shortages or overstock conditions
• Assist with production capacity planning, downtime coordination, and schedule adjustments based on operational needs
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, communication flow, and purchasing processes
• Adhere to company safety standards, policies, and operational procedures

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field; OR 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing operations, purchasing coordination, or related experience
• Basic understanding of manufacturing operations and production planning processes
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with production, engineering, maintenance, and supply chain teams
• Proficient computer skills including Excel, ERP systems, and manufacturing systems
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Must be able to lift, pull, and push up to 50lbs occasionally throughout the day

Total Rewards Information

Ultium Cells LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer