Operations Production Planner

TCCI MANUFACTURING LLC•Decatur, IL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Do you love turning chaos into clarity? Are you the kind of person who enjoys solving puzzles, keeping things moving, and making sure everyone has what they need before they need it? If so, we’d love to meet you. We’re looking for an Operations Production Planner who thrives at the center of operations—connecting people, schedules, materials, and data to keep production running smoothly and customers happy.

Requirements

Experience working with an ERP or MRP system (Microsoft Dynamics NAV is a plus)
Comfort using Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft tools
The ability to read and understand customer orders, inventory levels, BOMs, and production reports
Strong communication and organizational skills
A detail-oriented, analytical mindset
A proactive, self-starter attitude—you don’t wait to be told what needs fixing

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of production planning or related experience
Knowledge of MPS, BOMs, and inventory records
An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field

Responsibilities

Build and adjust daily and weekly production schedules that align customer demand with inventory
Work closely with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, and Logistics to make sure materials and resources are ready when needed
Spot delays or supply issues early and help pivot plans to keep things on track
Track production output, inventory usage, and performance metrics (yes—your attention to detail matters here!)
Support and improve ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV experience is a big plus)
Create and share reports on efficiency, downtime, and output
Help drive continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and safety
Make sure production teams have the right design prints and assembly instructions
Be a positive, steady communicator who helps teams stay aligned and supported