Junior Production Planner

Job Purpose: The Production Planning Assistant at Montague Supports day-to-day production planning and scheduling activities under established planning rules and priorities. Hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for production order creation, paperwork generation, and data accuracy 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Create, update, and maintain production orders in the ERP system. 

• Create production orders for released sales orders in the ERP system based on established planning rules and priorities. 

• Close completed production orders for finished units and parts in the ERP system in accordance with established procedures. 

• Generate, review, and print standard production paperwork (travelers, drawings, and work orders) to support shop floor execution. 

• Assist with maintaining production schedules under guidance and established priorities. 

• Monitor material availability and identify potential shortages or issues for escalation. 

• Track production order status and update dates, quantities, and order statuses as needed. 

• Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, and Inventory to support on-time execution. 

• Ensure production paperwork is accurate, complete, and released on time to the shop floor. 

• Support inventory accuracy through proper production order setup and maintenance. • Assist with implementing engineering changes, drawing revisions, and updates as directed. 

• Use Excel and Power BI to support basic reporting, tracking, and operational visibility. 

• Maintain accurate planning data, reports, and documentation. 

• Follow established planning SOPs, data control processes, and ERP best practices. 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with data and identify trends or issues. 

• Attention to detail • Excellent communication abilities 

• Proficiency in relevant software tools 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (filters, formulas, basic data analysis). 

Preferred Experience: 

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and processes 

• Experience with ERP systems, specifically Microsoft Business Central, F&O, and Dynamics 365 

• Expert in Excel and Power BI reporting

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