Production Planner
Date: Oct 2, 2025
Location: Carrollton, GA, US, 30119
Company: Southwire Company LLC
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: SCUPP
Job Summary
Responsible for Scheduling and Sales, Inventory, and Operations (SIOP) planning. Drive plant loading to
deliver plant profit plan and monthly forecast accuracy. Also responsible for strategy and development of
Master Production Plan and issuing executable level loaded production schedules for all product lines within
the facility. Considers customer expectations and overall profit plan when optimizing planning processes and
scheduling resources.
Key Responsibilities
• Daily Communication and Coordination with Production Supervisors, Buyer, Planners, Engineering, and
Customer Service to ensure schedule adherence to production plan to meet customer expectations and overall
profit plan. Develops recovery plans when needed.
• Delivers detailed capacity and resource planning based on incoming orders and profit plan/forecast
information.
• Monitors order backlog, incoming order rates and economic cycles to deliver information and strategies to
deliver plant financials though the cycle. (order flow from customers and material availability from
suppliers). Coordinates with all the departments to ensure smooth flow of materials, information, and
resources.
• Responsible for identifying and leading Supply Chain continuous improvement activities including supplier
engagements, cost savings initiatives, process improvements, and supporting Lean projects.
• Develops MRP policies and planning methods to optimize both internal and external resources required to
support customer delivery schedules.
• Optimizes customer service metrics using lean philosophies while minimizing inventory and costs.
• Notify the Manager when available resources do not support the production plan (MPS) or meeting the
contract date is at risk.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
Required Education & Experience
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Specialized Degree: High school
Licenses/Certificates:
Years of Experience: 2-4 years
Field of Expertise: Manufacturing experience
Preferred Education & Experience
Specialized Degree: A degree or equivalent years of experience in a
manufacturing setting
Licenses/Certificates:
Years of Experience: 5-7 Years
Field of Expertise: Manufacturing experience
A combination of education and experience may be considered for certain roles.
Travel
Travel: Domestic
Percent of Time: Less than 20%
Physical Requirements
Standing 50%
Sitting 25%
Walking 25%
Working Conditions
Office
Plant/Warehouse Floor
Various Shifts
Overtime, Weekends,
& Holidays
Extreme Heat/Cold
Other
Equipment
Computer/Keyboard
Safety Glasses
Safety Shoes
Competencies
Skills
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta