• Production Planner

    Southwire (Carrollton, GA)


    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?

    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

     

    Nimble Learning

     

    Customer Focus

     

    Plans and Aligns

     

    Collaborates

     

    Balances Stakeholders

     

    Action Oriented

     

    Skills

     

    Inventory Control

     

    Business Acumen

     

    Production Process

     

    Demand Planning

     

    Analytical Skills

     

    Material Requirements Planning

     

    Production Schedule

     

    SAP Applications

     

    Public Relations

     

    Data Entry

    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