Production Planner in Trotwood, Ohio at WESTRAFO AMERICA LLC

PURPOSE:

Westrafo is a leading international manufacturer of high-quality transformers, serving renewable clients worldwide. Our commitment to innovation, technical excellence, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drives our success.

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing of electrical transformers. This role serves as a critical link between engineering, procurement, production, and international partners to align demand, capacity, and material availability. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment.

DUTIES:

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer demand, project timelines, and capacity constraints.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Collaborate with engineering and project management to align production plans with technical requirements and delivery milestones.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address delays, material shortages, or changes in priorities.
• Partner closely with our Italian team to ensure alignment on global production strategies, material planning, and best practices.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with international stakeholders to support seamless communication and execution across regions.
• Analyze production data within SAP.
• Communicate schedule updates, risks, and constraints to leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production planning process.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations (experience in electrical or industrial equipment manufacturing strongly preferred).
• Experience working in a made-to-order or project-based manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with SAP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and international teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.