Production Planner - Industrial Solutions

Position

Production Planner (Industrial Solutions)

Location

Hendersonville, NC

This position will be based at the BorgWarner Arden facility in Western North Carolina and will transition to a new facility in Hendersonville, NC.

About Us

BorgWarner has nearly a 100-year legacy of innovation, delivering advanced mobility solutions worldwide. We’re now expanding into the high-growth data center market, providing advanced power generation systems for AI-driven data centers and microgrid applications. This growth builds our expertise in turbocharging, thermal management, power electronics, and advanced controls -reflecting our commitment to development, sustainability, and real-world impact. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that bring together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now! 

For a listing of openings in the Hendersonville area please visit: BorgWarner Openings 

Pay & Benefits

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all fulltime employees:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium

• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) with potential of no cost

• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage

• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months

• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program

• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1

• Competitive annual incentive program tied to business results

Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities

We’re building a brand-new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to creating power generation systems for data centers and microgrid applications. This new hub will be at the heart of BorgWarner’s latest growth initiative, bringing together engineering, innovation, and technology in one dynamic space. Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of sustainable power and driving breakthrough solutions from day one. To learn more about BorgWarner's Industrial Solutions business, please visit: BorgWarner Industrial Solutions.

As the Production Planner role, you will coordinate with our supply chain, production, operations, engineering, and customer service teams to develop and maintain the master production schedule and ensure alignment with business objectives. You will develop and execute the production plan, determining priorities and implementing strategies to optimize inventory and support plant operations. You will also collaborate closely with the supply chain function, taking into consideration forecasted demand for finished goods and requirements for semi-finished materials to ensure continuity of production and supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute production schedules aligned with customer demand, capacity, and material availability

• Manage and adjust production plans based on demand changes, material constraints, and operational priorities to ensure on-time production and delivery

• Monitor production performance, open orders, and backlog, ensuring adherence to the production schedule and customer service targets

• Identify and resolve production issues such as material shortages, capacity constraints, and scheduling conflicts, applying root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions

• Analyze capacity utilization and collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance workload and optimize production flow

• Ensure timely release and execution of production orders in SAP, maintaining alignment with the production plan

• Maintain accuracy of planning data within ERP/MRP systems, resolving exceptions and improving data integrity

• Manage material requirements through production planning to support optimal inventory levels and minimize excess and obsolete stock

• Develop and analyze reports on production performance, schedule adherence, and planning accuracy, driving continuous improvement of operational KPIs

• Communicate effectively with supply chain, production, quality, and customer service to ensure alignment and issue resolution

• Understand and adhere to current health, safety, and environmental policies

• Communicate and enforce safe work procedures

What We're Looking For

• This position requires an associate degree or equivalent work experience

• Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures regarding planning and scheduling

• A certain degree of creativity, experience and judgment is required to plan and accomplish goals

• Ability to perform a variety of complex tasks simultaneously

• Must have working knowledge and MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)

• Must have working knowledge of MR/ERP systems and planning tools

• Possess ability to communicate verbally and maintain concise and accurate written documentation

• Effective listening skills are required

• Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

• SAP experience strongly preferred

What We Believe

• Respecting Individuals

• Honoring truth

• Focusing on results

• Our commitment

• Building trust

Safety

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.

For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com

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