Production Planner

Ingersoll Rand
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
Nov 06, 2025
Production Planner BH Job ID: 3398 SF Job Req ID: 16027 Job Title: Production Planner Location: Salt Lake City, UT About us Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies - from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers - to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we're driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future. Job Overview The Production Planner is responsible for creating and organizing production schedules to meet customers' demand and quality requirements. They are also responsible for maintaining component inventory stocking levels to support production needs while also supporting business performance metrics. Production planners are an integral part of the manufacturing team as they define what to produce and when to produce it. The Production planner is responsible for customer on-time delivery and past due revenue. Responsibilities: Regularly review new orders to ensure capacity (labor and machine), materials and design are available to meet customer requested dates Regularly update production variances and adjust the production plan for best results Responsible for monitoring and maintaining transactional accuracy in the ERP system for inventory control and material usage in production Responsible for performing detailed root cause analysis for variance from plan; facilitate process improvements to reduce inventory and optimize flow of product through production Regular communications with operations team to review production plan and performance metrics Manage production work orders to define the production plan in support of MRP for purchasing Maintain & analyze all production planning performance metrics - on-time start, on-time completion & delivery, lead-time compliance, aged work orders, labor and material variances; identify, communicate, and resolve issues for best results Regularly provide manufacturing with future capacity reports based upon standard labor hours, demonstrated efficiency and highlight areas of concern (heavy load, new products, potential materials issues) Master Scheduler is responsible for working with purchasing weekly to understand longer term demand requirements and ensure raw material supply plans can support business plans Support New Product Introductions (NPIs) by integrating launch timelines into production planning and coordinating with cross-functional teams. Maintain and update the item master in ERP systems, ensuring accuracy of product attributes, BOMs, and planning parameters. Ensuring product life cycle updates are properly maintained and obsoleted as necessary. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or related field of study; comparable combination of education and years of experience will be considered Level of Experience: 3-6 years of work experience in Supply Chain or Production Planning/ Scheduling Must have experience and extensive knowledge of the flow of data through entire manufacturing process - from design conception to shipment of product Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools. Experience or training with Lean and Visual Factory manufacturing tools Competencies Demonstrated ability to effectively work in cross-functional teams in a lead capacity or as a participant Ability to work within defined process and identify process improvements, drive improvements and sustain improvements; Ability to get results through process Demonstrated strong, analytical skills, problem solving and learning ability Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of team membership Demonstrated comprehension and experience with various business models and their effect on supply chain structure, planning and execution Preferences APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred Experience in a regulated, lot-controlled manufacturing environment or clean room environment preferred Work Environment: The employee may be required to work in a clean room environment and is expected to follow the guidelines and rules for working in a cleanroom. What we Offer At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond. APPLY NOW