Production Planner
Company: THRIVE
Location: Louisville
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We are a leading component
manufacturer specializing in wall panels, floor systems, and roof
trusses for the multi-family construction sector. With a dedicated
workforce of 100 employees and a strong reputation for quality and
efficiency, we serve top-tier builders and developers across the
region. We are entering a new phase of strategic growth and looking
for a dynamic, hands-on Production Planner to join our team. The
Production Planner is responsible for coordinating job flow from
Design through Production, managing production schedules, and
ensuring materials are available and properly staged to support
efficient manufacturing operations. This role balances plant
capacity, inventory levels, and customer deadlines while
identifying bottlenecks and driving improvements in workflow and
material flow. The position works closely with Design, Sales, and
plant leadership to ensure jobs are production-ready and inventory
is aligned with operational needs. This is an opportunity for
someone who enjoys bringing structure to complex environments and
making a visible impact on daily operations. Key Responsibilities:
Production Planning & Scheduling * Oversee job processing from
Design to Production to ensure accuracy, completeness, and
readiness. * Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules to
meet customer deadlines and production goals. * Reprioritize work
based on capacity, material availability, and changing customer
needs. * Identify bottlenecks or workflow issues impacting
throughput, quality, or delivery timelines. * Support continuous
improvement initiatives related to scheduling efficiency and
production flow. Inventory Planning & Control * Monitor inventory
levels to ensure materials are available to support production
schedules. * Coordinate receiving, staging, and material flow to
minimize delays and production downtime. * Align materials,
equipment availability, and labor needs with production demand. *
Optimize inventory flow and storage to improve efficiency and
reduce handling or congestion. * Communicate material shortages,
excess inventory, or risks to production schedules.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication * Work closely with
Design to ensure job packets, drawings, and production details are
accurate and complete. * Partner with Sales to align production
capacity with customer expectations and delivery commitments. *
Communicate production status, schedule changes, and inventory
constraints to plant leadership. * Report operational performance,
challenges, and improvement opportunities to leadership. Process
Improvement & Support * Analyze production and inventory data to
identify trends and opportunities for improvement. * Assist with
standardizing processes related to job flow, scheduling, and
inventory control. * Support plant leadership with reporting,
planning, and coordination as needed. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to
detail. * Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt plans as
conditions change. * Strong analytical and problem-solving
abilities. * Effective communicator with the ability to work
cross-functionally. * Understanding of manufacturing workflows,
inventory management, and production capacity planning. *
Proficiency with spreadsheets and basic production or inventory
tracking tools (ERP experience a plus). Education & Experience *
Bachelor’s degree preferred. * Minimum of 2 years of experience in
production planning, scheduling, or inventory control. * Experience
in truss, panel, or component manufacturing strongly preferred, but
not required. * Working knowledge of inventory planning, material
flow, and production scheduling principles. Why Join Us *
Opportunity to improve and build processes, not just maintain them.
* High-impact role with visibility across production, inventory,
and leadership. * Collaborative, hands-on manufacturing
environment. * Growth potential as the operation continues to
evolve and modernize. JOB COMPETENCIES: Attention to Detail:
Follows established guidelines and procedures to ensure accuracy;
gets work right despite pressing deadlines; concentrates on routine
work details and organizes and maintains a system of records; is
alert and aware of surroundings and carefully monitors technical
equipment or processes. Commitment to Task: Demonstrates
dependability and shows a sense of urgency about getting results;
willing to commit the hours it takes to get the job completed;
takes responsibility for actions and achieves results; overcomes
obstacles. Communication Skills: Presents ideas, concepts, and
information effectively and clearly through the spoken and written
word; actively listens; communicates comfortably with various
audiences; responds effectively to questions; prepares clear,
concise, and effective written communications; displays strong
grammatical, spelling, composition, and proof-reading skills.
Customer Focused: Commits to meeting the needs and expectations of
the organization’s internal and external customers; delivers a high
level of customer service; searches continually for ways to
increase employee and customer satisfaction (i.e., customer
feedback). Flexibility: Adapts and changes course of action when
appropriate; effectively transitions from task to task; deals well
with unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected
events; maintains objectives amidst shifting priorities.
Initiative: Takes action proactively; addresses issues or
opportunities without supervision; focuses on desired results and
accomplishments; demonstrates clear purpose, enthusiasm, and a
“can-do” attitude. Execution: Manages multiple projects and
effectively prioritizes tasks, responsibilities, and goals; uses
goals to guide actions and creates detailed action plans; organizes
and schedules people and tasks; utilizes resources effectively to
meet goals. Relationship Management: Initiates and develops
relationships with others; demonstrates credibility; confronts
conflict quickly and professionally; inspires confidence in others.
Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish business
goals and objectives; asks others for their ideas and opinions;
supports team’s decisions; contributes to the team’s efforts.
Thrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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