Production Planner

Summary Description

The Production Planner schedules manufacturing equipment and raw materials to efficiently meet customer demand. They review open sales orders, schedule production jobs, participate in daily production schedule meetings, analyze plant performance, and ensure on-time delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

• Review open sales orders and utilize the ERP system to generate manufacturing orders.
• Schedule production jobs to meet customer requirements while minimizing changeovers, downtime, and inventory.
• Participate/Lead daily production schedule meetings to understand plant performance and inquiries from the production team.
• Analyze and manage overall plant supply chain and develop strategies to meet goals.
• Work with production, shipping, and other staff to maintain minimal inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods.
• Work with plant leadership and customers to address quality and service issues. Implement required counter measures.
• Review the accuracy of manufacturing orders per instruction.
• Generate reports on production status and any schedule deviations.
• Ensure data integrity of all planning information and ERP system.
• Participate in initiatives to improve schedule deviation or other scheduling and planning processes.
• Subject-matter expert and a key contributor to ERP implementation.
• Provide support to Manufacturing or other functions on any ERP system-related activities.
• Maintain strict controls for accounting and financial excellence.
• Support month end close and all internal/external audit efforts.
• Perform weekly audits as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree preferred – 5+ years of experience can substitute.
• ERP experience preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing is extremely helpful.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.
• Being reliable, having good initiative, and being committed is a must.
• Holding the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.
• The person in this position will be flexible, have a positive attitude, be self-motivated and have strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Roth and Traditional 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Services Manager, the Production Planner plays a critical role in the efficient operation of the facility. They are responsible for scheduling manufacturing equipment and raw materials to meet customer demand, while also participating in daily production meetings and analyzing plant performance.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options.
• Roth and Traditional 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Specific pay details are not provided in the job posting.

Schedule

The position is an onsite position located out of our Elk Grove Village, IL Facility.