Master Production Planner

About the Role

Primary duties include developing and maintaining the master production schedule to meet customer requirements and internal goals by analyzing demand forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints. The planner works closely with procurement, engineering, operations, and sales to ensure alignment, monitors performance metrics, and adjusts schedules in response to demand changes or supply disruptions. Additional responsibilities involve creating a rolling production schedule, coordinating material availability, resolving scheduling conflicts, monitoring production progress, supporting new product introductions, using ERP and planning systems, driving continuous‑improvement initiatives, and communicating updates to stakeholders. The role includes supervisory responsibilities, overseeing team members’ performance and providing guidance as needed. • Develop and maintain the master production schedule based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints. • Create and maintain a rolling production schedule aligned with sales forecasts and inventory targets. • Coordinate with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure timely availability of materials. • Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts and capacity constraints. • Monitor production progress and adjust plans to meet delivery commitments. • Support new product introductions and process changes in collaboration with engineering and operations. • Utilize ERP and planning systems to manage data and generate reports. • Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and efficiency. • Communicate schedule updates and resolve issues with cross‑functional stakeholders. • Supervise team members, evaluate performance, and provide guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸production scheduling
• ▸erp planning
• ▸capacity management
• ▸material coordination
• ▸continuous improvement
• ▸team supervision

What You Bring

The Master Production Planner at AAON plays a critical role aligning production schedules with customer demand, inventory levels, and operational capacity. This position ensures efficient material flow and optimal resource utilization across manufacturing operations while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to maintain high service levels and minimize costs and delays. Success requires strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes. Job requirements call for a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, plus at least seven years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, or project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred qualifications include APICS CPIM or CSCP certification and a Master’s degree in Operations or a related discipline. Key knowledge, skills, and abilities include a strong understanding of manufacturing planning, scheduling, and inventory control principles, proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle and advanced Excel, and the ability to analyze complex data sets. Candidates must demonstrate excellent organizational, time‑management, communication, and collaboration skills, along with knowledge of HVAC manufacturing processes, product lifecycle, and lean continuous‑improvement methodologies. Essential mental and physical functions involve sustained attention to detail, analytical thinking, and multitasking in a fast‑paced environment, as well as the ability to interpret data, solve problems, and communicate effectively with diverse teams. Physical requirements include extended periods of sitting or standing at a computer, occasional walking through manufacturing areas, stress tolerance, and visual acuity for reviewing schedules and reports. • Require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least seven years of supply chain or operations experience. • Prefer APICS CPIM/CSCP certification and a Master’s degree in Operations or related discipline. • Demonstrate proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills. • Apply strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities. • Leverage knowledge of HVAC manufacturing processes and lean continuous‑improvement methodologies.

Requirements

• ▸bachelors
• ▸masters
• ▸apics cpim
• ▸sap
• ▸excel
• ▸lean

Work Environment

Onsite