Master Planner - Manufacturing
- Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC
- Hazelwood, Missouri
- Full Time
Master Planner - Manufacturing
Job Details
Job Location
Hazelwood, MO
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$65000.00 - $78000.00 Salary
Job Shift
Day
Description
At Potter Global Technologies, we've been protecting lives around the world for over 125 yearsand we're just getting started. We're a global leader in life safety solutions, committed to saving lives through innovative technology and trusted partnerships.
Our vision is for our customers to know us globally as their innovative, easy-to-do-business-with, best-in-class life-safety product partner. And our mission? With a passion for creating safer environments worldwide, our mission is to provide our customers with a team of real people that connect them with reliable expertise in life safety applications.
If you're inspired by purpose, energized by collaboration, and thrive in an environment of feedback, ownership, and experimentationyou'll feel at home here.
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for turning complexity into clarity? As our Master Planner, you'll play a critical role at the heart of our manufacturing operations - translating customer demand into clear, executable production plans. This role is all about balance: aligning material availability, production capacity, and inventory levels to keep our operations running smoothly and efficiently. You'll work closely with sales, operations, procurement, and inventory teams to ensure we not only meet delivery expectations but do so with precision and cost-effectiveness.
What You'll Do
Develop, publish, and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on forecast, actual demand, and capacity constraints.
Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Demand Planning to translate demand forecasts into executable production plans.
Analyze manufacturing capacity and adjust schedules to align with labor, equipment, and material availability.
Identify and resolve capacity constraints and material shortages in advance to mitigate production risks.
Manage planning parameters such as lead times, safety stocks, and planning horizons in the ERP system.
Support new product introductions and engineering changes by coordinating production readiness.
Provide clear communication of production priorities and schedule changes to manufacturing and supporting departments.
Partner with supply chain procurement to execute inventory reduction initiatives to meet target for inventory turns.
Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory and develop plans to deal with it accordingly.
Coordinate activities of multi-plant materials transfers to support both manufacturing and sales.
Drive a culture of operational excellence throughout the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What You Bring
Experience That Drives Success
3+ years of production or supply chain planning experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a master planning or equivalent senior role.
Experience with Epicor or similar ERP/MRP system.
Production planning experience using integrated business software.
Preferred Experience and Attributes
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Purchasing / Business
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
Experience in lean manufacturing, kanban, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Key Strengths and Skills
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
In-depth knowledge of computerized integrated information systems (manufacturing, materials management, and production planning) and a superior understanding of manufacturing material flow in a plant.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Teams), Smartsheet, Tableau, and other planning tools as available.
Proactive change agent to build and maintain a team-oriented environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability interact with various departments throughout the organization.
Possess strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work on multiple priorities at once.
Our Culture
We build strong relationshipswith teammates, partners, and customers
We take pride in knowing every product we build serves the purpose of protecting lives
We listen actively, coach frequently, and own our results
We foster innovation, value curiosity, and believe that experimentation is part of growth
We create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone belongs
We take ownership of our workquality and safety are at the core of what we do
Benefits That Matter
Employee Ownership Program - You're not just an employeeyou're an owner. We share success together.
Competitive health, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off and holidays
Continuous learning and development opportunities
Financial Wellness programs including complimentary Certified Financial Planner sessions
Recognition programs that celebrate individual and team wins
A mission-driven team that supports life-saving outcomes, every day
Location
This is a full-time position, on-site at our St. Louis, MO manufacturing facility.
Ready to ?
Ready to make a real impact? If you're driven, curious, and excited to grow with a team that's changing the worldand where you're not just an employee but an ownerwe want you on board!
Join us, and let's create safer environments togethermaking a global difference you'll be proud to own.
Job Details
Job Location
Hazelwood, MO
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$65000.00 - $78000.00 Salary
Job Shift
Day
Description
At Potter Global Technologies, we've been protecting lives around the world for over 125 yearsand we're just getting started. We're a global leader in life safety solutions, committed to saving lives through innovative technology and trusted partnerships.
Our vision is for our customers to know us globally as their innovative, easy-to-do-business-with, best-in-class life-safety product partner. And our mission? With a passion for creating safer environments worldwide, our mission is to provide our customers with a team of real people that connect them with reliable expertise in life safety applications.
If you're inspired by purpose, energized by collaboration, and thrive in an environment of feedback, ownership, and experimentationyou'll feel at home here.
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for turning complexity into clarity? As our Master Planner, you'll play a critical role at the heart of our manufacturing operations - translating customer demand into clear, executable production plans. This role is all about balance: aligning material availability, production capacity, and inventory levels to keep our operations running smoothly and efficiently. You'll work closely with sales, operations, procurement, and inventory teams to ensure we not only meet delivery expectations but do so with precision and cost-effectiveness.
What You'll Do
Develop, publish, and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on forecast, actual demand, and capacity constraints.
Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Demand Planning to translate demand forecasts into executable production plans.
Analyze manufacturing capacity and adjust schedules to align with labor, equipment, and material availability.
Identify and resolve capacity constraints and material shortages in advance to mitigate production risks.
Manage planning parameters such as lead times, safety stocks, and planning horizons in the ERP system.
Support new product introductions and engineering changes by coordinating production readiness.
Provide clear communication of production priorities and schedule changes to manufacturing and supporting departments.
Partner with supply chain procurement to execute inventory reduction initiatives to meet target for inventory turns.
Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory and develop plans to deal with it accordingly.
Coordinate activities of multi-plant materials transfers to support both manufacturing and sales.
Drive a culture of operational excellence throughout the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What You Bring
Experience That Drives Success
3+ years of production or supply chain planning experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a master planning or equivalent senior role.
Experience with Epicor or similar ERP/MRP system.
Production planning experience using integrated business software.
Preferred Experience and Attributes
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Purchasing / Business
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
Experience in lean manufacturing, kanban, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Key Strengths and Skills
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
In-depth knowledge of computerized integrated information systems (manufacturing, materials management, and production planning) and a superior understanding of manufacturing material flow in a plant.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Teams), Smartsheet, Tableau, and other planning tools as available.
Proactive change agent to build and maintain a team-oriented environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability interact with various departments throughout the organization.
Possess strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work on multiple priorities at once.
Our Culture
We build strong relationshipswith teammates, partners, and customers
We take pride in knowing every product we build serves the purpose of protecting lives
We listen actively, coach frequently, and own our results
We foster innovation, value curiosity, and believe that experimentation is part of growth
We create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone belongs
We take ownership of our workquality and safety are at the core of what we do
Benefits That Matter
Employee Ownership Program - You're not just an employeeyou're an owner. We share success together.
Competitive health, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off and holidays
Continuous learning and development opportunities
Financial Wellness programs including complimentary Certified Financial Planner sessions
Recognition programs that celebrate individual and team wins
A mission-driven team that supports life-saving outcomes, every day
Location
This is a full-time position, on-site at our St. Louis, MO manufacturing facility.
Ready to ?
Ready to make a real impact? If you're driven, curious, and excited to grow with a team that's changing the worldand where you're not just an employee but an ownerwe want you on board!
Join us, and let's create safer environments togethermaking a global difference you'll be proud to own.
Job ID: 487117830
Originally Posted on: 7/28/2025
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