Production Planner
Rhino Inc. · Maple Lake, MN · 6 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Own Warehouse Scheduling
- Build and manage the daily and weekly warehouse production schedule
- Print and prep work orders
- Plan ahead to balance workload, labor, and priorities
- Adjust schedules in real time based on constraints and changing demand
- Ensure work is aligned to meet on-time delivery goals
- Communicate with Customer Service, Procurement, Inventory, and Shipping teams to create a smooth order to fulfillment process
- Support Logistics, Inventory & Manufacturing Planning
- Assist with outbound shipment coordination and prioritization during our busy seasons
- Support inventory analysis, data mining, and problem solving
- Cross-train in manufacturing scheduling to provide backup support
- Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
- Identify issues that impact delivery, inventory, or efficiency
- Take action to resolve problems quickly and prevent recurrence
- Contribute to process improvements across planning, inventory, and logistics
Qualifications
- 2+ years’ experience in:
- Production planning or scheduling (manufacturing environment preferred)
- Inventory control
- Logistics coordination
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable making decisions and adjusting plans in real time
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Strong comfortability with Excel and other Microsoft products
Priorities
- Exposure to both planning and logistics functions
- Interest in obtaining certification through APICS (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent). Certified candidates may be eligible for additional compensation.