Production Planner

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Category

Manufacturing & Production

Division

Laitram Machinery

Job Description (General Summary)

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our team at our HMLV manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring efficient production planning, resource allocation, and inventory management while maintaining visibility across multiple shop flows and interdependent constraints. This position requires a hands-on approach to issue resolution, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

For over 70 years, Laitram Machinery has pioneered the manufacturing of high-performance shrimp-peeling equipment, and more recently, steam cookers, blanchers, nut pasteurizers, roasters, and sorters. All of our products are designed to increase efficiency, improve product quality and yield for processors worldwide. Laitram Machinery is one of four operating divisions of Laitram, L.L.C. and offers an unparalleled opportunity for those who want to work for an established, yet growing company in the private sector. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.

BENEFITS : Medical / dental / vision insurance, 4 weeks PTO, 12 paid holidays, on campus gym / pharmacy / wellness center, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, stem cell treatment, IVF and many more.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Key Responsibilities :

• Balance resource requirements within interdependent shop flows and constraints to optimize production efficiency.
• Develop and oversee component requirements and work-in-process (WIP) across various production stations to ensure seamless operations.
• Ensure visibility and adherence to timelines for Service, Stock, R&D, and Intercompany requirements. Coordinate these priorities alongside major equipment production schedules.
• Monitor and review ERP workbenches to identify and resolve transaction errors, ensuring data accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Manage month-end processes, including shop order review and cleanup, to ensure accurate reporting and smooth operations.
• Support the collection, analysis, and consolidation of metrics to identify trends and address outliers for continuous improvement.
• Design and implement effective forecasting methods to optimize procurement and inventory management.
• Release and maintain shop orders to ensure efficient production workflows.
• Conduct weekly planning meetings and collaborate with supervisors to adjust work hours and reallocate resources to meet production timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance finite capacity planning, production scheduling, order data accuracy, and communication between office and shop floor teams.

Required Qualifications :

Desired Qualifications :

EEO / Vet / Disability Notice

EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled

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