Production Planner how-to

How to Build a Weekly Production Schedule

Good schedules balance demand and capacity.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Good schedules balance demand and capacity. In short: review; check; check, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Review orders and due dates.

  2. Check materials.

  3. Check machine capacity.

  4. Sequence jobs.

  5. Release work orders.

  6. Share the schedule.

Safety reminders for production planners

  • Follow floor safety rules
  • Wear PPE on the floor
  • Don’t rush unsafe work
  • Report hazards

MRP · Work order · Master schedule · Lead time · Shortage · Expedite: see the full production planner glossary.

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