Senior Master Production Planner

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Clinton, IA $90,000–$110,000 Base + 10% Bonus + 6%+ 401(k) Match + Relocation The Opportunity This is a high-visibility production planning role at an established, complex manufacturing operation supporting $70M in sales. You will own master scheduling across assigned value streams, serve as a core contributor to the global SIOP process, and directly influence customer service, inventory performance, and financial outcomes. For the right planner, this role comes with a clear path to management within three years. Why You'll Love This Role Competitive base salary of $90,000–$110,000 plus a 10% annual bonus 6%+ 401(k) match and full benefits package Relocation assistance available Defined career trajectory — manager-level advancement expected within three years High cross-functional visibility spanning supply chain, manufacturing, and commercial teams Your Day-to-Day Build, maintain, and evolve master schedules and production plans that balance customer service targets, inventory goals, and value-stream capacity Drive execution of the Production Control Schedule in SAP, hitting KPIs for on-time delivery, past-due reduction, and strategic pre-build Lead master scheduling across your assigned value stream(s); track performance metrics, identify gaps, and take corrective action before they become customer issues Contribute to the global SIOP process, translating demand forecasts into executable production and supply plans alongside demand planning partners Collaborate with customers, account reps, customer service, purchasing, sourcing, and manufacturing to stabilize demand signals and align supply response Monitor supplier KPIs for your value stream(s), diagnose performance gaps, and drive corrective actions that strengthen supply-chain reliability Analyze plant capacity — from press operations through final assembly and packaging — and recommend crewing levels and long-range capacity plans Lead and support lean and Kaizen initiatives that improve material flow, reduce lead times, and sharpen planning accuracy Support new product introductions and maintain master data integrity (materials, routings, work centers) to ensure reliable MRP output What We're Looking For Required Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent experience considered 4+ years of master planning or production planning experience in a high-mix, low-volume or engineered-to-order manufacturing environment; experience supporting $50M+ value streams preferred Hands-on ERP/MRP experience; SAP strongly preferred Solid command of MRP logic, BOMs, routings, lead-time management, and capacity planning Advanced Excel and planning tool proficiency with a data-driven approach to problem-solving Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and align internal and external stakeholders Preferred Experience with lean manufacturing tools, production scheduling software, or APS systems APICS/CPIM or equivalent supply chain certification Familiarity with change management, MOC, or new product introduction/PLM processes Ready to Apply? If you're a production planner who thrives on complexity, owns outcomes, and is ready to step into a leadership track at a lean-driven manufacturing organization, this role was built for you. Apply today through Great Bay Staffing to connect with our recruiting team.

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