Production Planning Administrator

Company: Connect Force
Location: Livonia
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Confidential 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 Doing Production & 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

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