Foundry Ops & WIP Lead: Flow, Schedule & Throughput

100Hires, Inc.; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a Production Planner in Cary, IL to manage interdepartmental material flow and keep schedules aligned with production targets. You will issue daily visibility on progress, cycle counts, and open MO status, while reconciling SFM and ERP data for accurate planning.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in discrete manufacturing, and proficiency with ERP/MES systems. A process-driven, change-friendly mindset and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED or equivalent; Associate’s in Operations is advantageous.
• Experience in discrete manufacturing operations.
• Process-first mindset with strong analytical capability.
• Self-motivated, change agent, and results focused.
• Proficiency with MS Great Plains ERP and MES; MS Dynamics 365 familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own interdepartmental material movement—fast, accurate, traceable.
• Issue daily visibility: work progress, transaction activity, cycle counts, and open MO status.
• Hold the line on controlled WIP to optimize throughput.
• Reconcile SFM vs. ERP data across transactions, quantities, and locations.
• Design replenishment for floor stock, including milk runs and min/max tactics.
• Partner with Purchasing on material reviews and replenishment quantities.
• Introduce and sustain improvements using safety stock and Kanban systems.
• Keep the production schedule current so every MO’s components are visible to the team.
• Tackle ad hoc projects with data-driven analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven analysis

Process improvement

Documentation & communication

Leadership / People Management

Spanish language

Safety & EH&S awareness

MS Office proficiency

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate’s in Operations (advantageous)

Tools

MS Great Plains ERP

MES (labor/material transactions)

MS Dynamics 365

MS Office

Job description

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a Production Planner in Cary, IL to manage interdepartmental material flow and keep schedules aligned with production targets. You will issue daily visibility on progress, cycle counts, and open MO status, while reconciling SFM and ERP data for accurate planning.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in discrete manufacturing, and proficiency with ERP/MES systems. A process-driven, change-friendly mindset and excellent communication are essential.