Job Description

LHH is seeking a Production Planner for their growing client in Salt Lake City, UT!

This role is onsite and offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate short- and mid-term production plans, aligning labor, machine capacity, raw materials, and forecasted demand. This position plays a key role in ensuring on-time delivery and efficient production flow across multiple product lines.

Compensation:

Base salary of $75K–$95K plus annual bonus up to 5% . Full benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, and more .

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain daily, weekly, and mid-range production schedules based on forecast and capacity constraints.
• Manage forecast inputs from Sales; update and reconcile forecast accuracy regularly.
• Balance labor, machine time, and material availability to optimize production flow.
• Collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, and Manufacturing to ensure schedule accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Communicate plan changes, risks, and required adjustments to supervisors and leadership.
• Monitor KPIs such as forecast accuracy, production adherence, inventory turns, and lead times.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and Lean/5S efforts.
• Act as point person when Plant Manager is absent; maintain strong cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning.
• Manufacturing industry background required.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in planning tools and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to thrive in a high-volume environment.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
• Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Military-connected talent encouraged to apply.

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