Production Planner

Code: 43-5061.00

Also known as: Master Scheduler, Material Coordinator, Materials Planner, Planner, Production Assistant, Production Clerk, Production Controller, Production Planner, Production Scheduler, Scheduler

Description: Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.

Production Planner

Typical wages


10% $31,520
25% $38,470
Median $49,640
75% $63,120
90% $77,710
10% $15.16
25% $18.49
Median $23.86
75% $30.35
90% $37.36

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
378,500
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
393,300
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 37,500