Production Planner

Why Waupaca Foundry?

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,400 people company-wide. Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation. Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

Production Planner

ROLE: Plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture of industrial or commercial products.

Responsibilities

- Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders. - Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements. - Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times. - Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers. - Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects. - Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. - Communicates effectively with customers and suppliers concerning product and component status. - Prepares timely production reports, lists of required materials, tools, and equipment. - Prepares purchase requisitions to obtain materials, tools, and equipment.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Solid work history. - Working knowledge of SAP. - Good oral communications. - Understanding and following instructions. - Able to set expectations with follow-up to see that they are being met. - Problem solving. - Dependable and responsible. - Positive work attitude. - Ability to work in a team environment. - Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule. - Ability to work without supervision.

Benefits

Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including: - Medical, dental, vision - Short and long term disability - Life insurance - 401(k) - Employer funded retirement plan - Paid vacations/holidays - Wellness program - Fitness membership - Employee assistance program (EAP) Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Contact Information

Email: HR@waupacafoundry.com If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English – Spanish – Arabic - Chinese If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English