Production Planning Administrator

Job Description

Job DescriptionConfidential Job Posting: Production Planning Administrator

Location: Metro Detroit, MI
Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Industry: Industrial Machinery / Capital Equipment Manufacturing

Be the Operational Backbone of a High-End Industrial Machinery Team

Our confidential client is a growing industrial machinery manufacturer that designs and builds complex, custom equipment for industrial and manufacturing customers. Their success depends on precision, planning, and execution — and that starts with strong production coordination.

They are seeking a Production Planning Administrator with hands-on experience in industrial or machinery-based manufacturing environments to support production planning, documentation, ERP accuracy, and material coordination.

This role sits at the center of the operation — bridging the shop floor, materials, and leadership.

Why This Role Is Exciting

• Work in a capital equipment / industrial machinery environment (not high-volume consumer manufacturing)

• Play a critical role in keeping custom machine builds on schedule

• Join a company experiencing steady growth and increased demand

• Competitive compensation ($70K–$80K) with long-term stability

What You’ll Be DoingProduction & Pre-Planning (Industrial Machinery Focus)

• Prepare and complete all pre-production documentation to initiate industrial machine builds

• Review work orders to understand machine configurations, setup requirements, and material specifications

ERP / MRP System Management

• Enter, update, and maintain job orders in the ERP/MRP system

• Ensure data accuracy aligned with custom machine build schedules

Workflow & Scheduling

• Coordinate daily and weekly production workflows for industrial equipment builds

• Prioritize jobs to minimize downtime and support on-time delivery

Work Orders & Material Coordination

• Print, scan, and distribute production and shipment schedules to shop floor teams

• Review material requirements and ensure availability for scheduled machine builds

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain organized physical and digital records of work orders

• Review production and inventory reports to identify bottlenecks or risks

• Communicate issues proactively to production and management teams

Required Experience & Skills

Industrial / Machinery Experience Required to Move Forward

• 3+ years of experience in an industrial machinery, capital equipment, or custom manufacturing environment

• Experience supporting machine builds, tooling, or engineered products

• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing work orders and production documentation

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-driven

• Professional communication skills

• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing setting

• Regular interaction with production floor teams

• Standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs

• Compliance with all safety and PPE requirements

Why Join This Company

• Stable, well-established industrial machinery company

• Strong benefits package

• Long-term growth and career advancement opportunities

• Leadership that values structure, accuracy, and accountability

Confidential Application Notice

This role is being handled confidentially by an external recruiting partner.
Company details will be shared during the screening process