Production Planner

City of Shakopee, MN; Mexico; On-site; PHP 3,982,843 - 5,514,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship programs

Training and career development

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Production Planner to evaluate material availability and organize production scheduling, ensuring timely delivery and optimal stock levels. The role interfaces with production and customer service to align schedules and commitments.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in planning, knowledge of production scheduling and lean manufacturing, and strong leadership and communication skills to drive improvements across the Planning department.

Qualifications

• Education in Industrial Engineering, Administrative Engineering, or related field.
• 2 years in Planning or related roles.
• Knowledge of production scheduling and supply chain.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Dynamic and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and organize material availability for production.
• Ensure materials are available per production plan.
• Manage production planning activities.
• Communicate production schedule to manufacturing for adjustments.
• Maintain optimal stock levels to avoid shortages or excess inventory.
• Meet delivery commitments in agreed quantities and timelines.
• Analyze and design scheduling schemes to improve production control.
• Monitor KPIs for the Planning department and take corrective actions.
• Generate reports to monitor critical items.
• Collaborate with Customer Service to define delivery dates.
• Apply 5S and participate in improvement projects.
• Prioritize production based on urgency and capacity.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Effective communication

Dynamic personality

Production scheduling

Supply chain

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Industrial Engineering or Administrative Engineering or related field

Job description

Evaluate and organize material availability.

Ensure that the required materials for production are available according to the plan.

Manage production planning activities.

Communicate the production schedule to the manufacturing area for adjustments.

Maintain optimal stock levels to avoid shortages or excess inventory.

Ensure fulfillment of commitments made for order delivery in the agreed quantities and timelines.

Analyze and design production scheduling schemes or strategies that facilitate or improve production control.

Monitor the performance indicators of the Planning area, defining and executing actions to achieve established goals.

Review that the current planning and scheduling strategy does not negatively impact the inventory objectives defined by the company.

Comply with the KPIs established for the department.

Generate reports for monitoring critical items.

Work together with Customer Service to define customer delivery dates.

Apply and promote 5S practices and participate in improvement projects.

Determine which products or orders should be manufactured first based on urgency and capacity.

Education: Industrial Engineering, Administrative Engineering, or related field

Other skills: Leadership abilities, effective communication, dynamic personality

Required knowledge: Production scheduling, supply chain

Preferred: Lean Manufacturing

Work experience: 2 years in Planning

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing

Job Info

• Job Identification 26008576
• Job Function Production Support
• Posting Date 07/29/2026, 09:07 PM
• Job Schedule Full time