Production Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Job description

Summary

The Production Scheduler is responsible for creating, coordinating, and monitoring daily and weekly production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders. This role collaborates closely with operations, inventory control, procurement, and logistics to align production output with capacity and material availability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem from time to time.

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and production capacity
• Monitor work-in-progress and adjust schedules as needed due to delays, equipment breakdowns, or material shortages
• Communicate schedule updates to production, warehouse, and customer service teams
• Collaborate with procurement and inventory staff to ensure timely availability of raw materials
• Track performance against the schedule and identify areas for improvement
• Maintain ERP or scheduling system accuracy with real-time updates
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory reconciliation as needed
• Prepare and distribute daily / weekly reports on scheduling status and KPIs

Supervisory Responsibilities

N / A

Qualifications

Education and / or Experience

Associates Degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred but not required

Minimum 3-5 yrs. experience in related field within manufacturing setting

Experience with ERP / MRP systems required

Epicor preferred but not required

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) experience required

High level of proficiency in Excel and Word

Fluency in English (read & write)

Analytical skills

Lean Manufacturing training and / or experience not necessary, but a plus.

Creative, organized, and self-motivated.

Good written and oral communication skills.

Able to work on multiple projects and priorities and adapt to changing situations.

Ability to accurately interpret blueprints and customer specifications.

Accurate data entry skills required

Ability to establish a positive relationship with employees at all levels

Team player

Dynamic, quickly respond to ever changing environment

Problem solving skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification. Provides resolution and feedback in a timely manner.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.

Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.

Planning / Organizing - Uses time efficiently. Ability to manage workload within scheduled shift.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance / Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.

Computer – Proficient in developing and managing databases to allow for the storage and ease of accessibility of relevant company safety, health and environmental data

If you are ready to make an impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we invite you to apply for the Production Scheduler position at Balcan Innovations Inc. Join us in delivering exceptional products that meet the needs of our customers!

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Ability to commute / relocate :

Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education :

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience :

Manufacturing : 3 years (Required)

ERP systems : 3 years (Required)

Epicor : 1 year (Preferred)

Microsoft Office : 5 years (Required)

Lean manufacturing : 3 years (Preferred)

Production planning : 1 year (Required)

Language :

English (Required)

Work Location : In person