Business UnitBAMG - Bloomington
Management LevelIndividual Contributor
Job CategoryProduction & Skilled Trades
Position SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Production Control & Planning Analyst to support manufacturing operations through effective production planning, schedule execution, and continuous improvement. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining production schedules, monitoring schedule attainment, identifying constraints, and driving solutions that ensure on-time delivery and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys turning data into action.
The successful candidate is a proactive planner who takes ownership, anticipates problems before they impact production, and works cross-functionally to keep operations running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. They are comfortable balancing strategic planning with daily execution and are driven by continuous improvement and operational excellence.
If you're looking for a challenging role where you can make a direct impact on manufacturing performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities- Create, maintain, and optimize production schedules to support customer demand and operational objectives.
- Monitor schedule performance and drive on-time, on-schedule completion through proactive issue identification and resolution.
- Analyze production, inventory, capacity, and material data to support planning decisions.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure successful execution of production plans.
- Lead and support continuous improvement and process automation initiatives.
- Develop solutions to planning, scheduling, and operational challenges using data-driven analysis.
- Communicate priorities, risks, and recovery plans to leadership and key stakeholders.
- Maintain a regular presence on the manufacturing floor to support execution and problem resolution.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment- Regular presence in a manufacturing environment is required.
- Ability to work safely in seasonal plant conditions, including exposure to heat and humidity.
- Ability to safely navigate production areas with active fork truck and industrial vehicle traffic.
- Ability to stand and walk throughout the facility for extended periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds to waist height.
- Commitment to all company safety policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in production planning, production control, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or a related field.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling, and reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and drive results with minimal supervision.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization.
- Master's degree or professional certifications are a plus.
- Ability to support core operational hours beginning between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM, with flexibility as business needs require.
