Production Planner, Raeford

Production Planner– Transformer Manufacturing Location: Raeford, NC Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt | On-Site Industry: Transformer Manufacturing | Power Systems | Advanced Manufacturing Position Summary Our client, a growing transformer manufacturing company in Raeford, NC, is seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Production Planner to support their manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating production activities for the manufacturing of distribution transformers, pad-mounted transformers, high-voltage components, and related power equipment . As the recruiting/search firm supporting this hiring process, we are actively identifying qualified candidates with experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling, materials coordination, ERP/MRP systems, BOM review, and cross-functional communication . The Production Planner will play a key rolein aligning customer demand, material availability, labor capacity, engineering priorities, and production deadlines to ensure orders move efficiently through the manufacturing process. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and update production schedules to support transformer manufacturing operations and customer delivery commitments. Coordinate daily and weekly production priorities based on open orders, material availability, labor capacity, equipment readiness, and operational needs. Review customer orders, work orders, bills of material, production requirements, and engineering information to ensure accurate planning. Partner with procurement and materials teams to confirm availability of key transformer components, including cores, coils, tanks, bushings, conductors, insulation materials, hardware, and other production materials. Monitor production progress and proactively identify risks that could impact schedule adherence, customer delivery, or plant efficiency. Communicate schedule changes, material shortages, delays, and priority shifts to production leadership, engineering, procurement, inventory, and customer-facing teams. Support planning for transformer assembly,winding, fabrication, testing, and final production stages. Work closely with engineering and quality teams to address drawing changes, specifications, rework, quality holds, and customer-specific requirements. Use ERP/MRP systems to update schedules, track work orders, review inventory levels, andmaintain accurate planning data. Participate in daily production meetings and provide clear updates on schedule status, risks, shortages, and recovery plans.