Master Production Planner – Manufacturing

Location: Oklahoma City Area
Travel: Up to 15%

Position Summary

We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify an experienced Master Production Planner to own and lead production planning activities across the full manufacturing cycle. This role is responsible for translating demand forecasts into executable production plans, balancing capacity, materials, and labor while ensuring on-time delivery, inventory optimization, and customer satisfaction.
This position serves as a key liaison between Sales & Marketing, Operations, Logistics, Purchasing, Engineering, and Customer Service, with strong visibility and influence across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate forecasts, incoming demand, and work scopes into time-phased production and master schedules
• Establish, track, and report KPIs including schedule accuracy, on-time delivery (OTD), inventory levels, and operational efficiency
• Analyze demand trends and forecast accuracy; adjust production and capacity plans accordingly
• Lead and participate in forecasting, S&OP, and cross-functional planning meetings
• Integrate sales orders into the master schedule while coordinating material availability, labor, equipment, and staffing
• Perform capacity planning, load leveling, bottleneck management, and theory of constraints (TOC) scheduling
• Align production plans with demonstrated labor capacity and work center input/output loading
• Oversee purchasing materials, production planning, and shipping team members
• Build inventory and reserve capacity based on firm and planned requirements
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices in MRP and production planning
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OSHA safety standards
• Actively support and participate in workplace safety initiatives

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field
• 3–7 years of experience in a production scheduling or master planning role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of MRP, capacity planning, master scheduling, and demand planning
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead change initiatives
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills at all levels of the organization
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) experience preferred
• APICS CPIM and/or CSCP certification strongly preferred

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with regular time spent in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to temperature variations, dust, and other manufacturing conditions
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and perform standard physical activities required in a plant setting

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