Production Planner

This position is responsible for planning all in-house fabrication scheduling along with managing outsourcing to tier one suppliers to maintain internal capacity for short lead time requirements. Responsible for reviewing shop floor variances, correcting routings, reviewing tier one supplier billings, validating hours and reconciling invoices.Responsible for planning and releasing production orders as assignedResponsible for balancing production orders for in-house manufacturing vs outsourcing to Tier 1 suppliers.Develop and maintain Tier 1 supplier capacities and communicate to key stakeholder within the organization.Developing and maintaining production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products, and adjusting schedules as needed. Tracking the flow of work, identifying bottlenecks, and addressing production issues to maintain smooth operations. Monitoring production metrics, identifying areas for improvement, and reporting on production performance.