Manufacturing Planner

OTC Industrial Technologies; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) employer match

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

OTC Industrial Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Planner to develop and maintain production schedules based on orders and capacity, coordinating with procurement to ensure availability of materials and equipment. You’ll work with project engineers to manage travelers, ensure documentation, and keep production on track.

You will analyze capacity, labor, and inventory to build realistic plans, collaborate with engineering and shop management, and drive continuous improvement in lead times

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, materials planning, or inventory control.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to interpret demand, forecasts, BOMs, routings, work orders, and capacity data.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules monthly based on orders, forecasts, and capacity.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure materials and equipment availability.
• Manage job travelers with engineers and ensure documentation before production.
• Track progress, identify delays, and adjust schedules to meet delivery commitments.
• Analyze capacity, labor, and inventory to create efficient production plans.
• Collaborate across engineering, procurement, and shop management to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate routing data and generate status and performance reports.
• Support continuous improvement, lead-time reduction, and cost control initiatives.
• Identify production risks and develop contingency plans to minimize disruption.

Skills

ERP/MRP

Production scheduling

Materials planning

Inventory control

Analytical

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-priority

Education

Associate degree in supply chain

Tools

ERP software

Production planning tools

Job description

Ready to turn your skills into a career you love? At OTC, being a Manufacturing Planner means more than providing support—it’s about growing, earning, and building your future. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, if you’re hardworking and eager to learn, we want you on our team.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, maintain, and communicate daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and production capacity.
• Review material requirements and coordinate with procurement to ensure raw materials and job-related equipment are available to support the production schedule.
• Coordinate with the project engineers to manage job travelers through completion, ensuring required documentation, drawings, and materials are available before production begins.
• Track production progress against schedule, identify delays or constraints, and recommend schedule adjustments to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Analyze capacity, labor, equipment availability, lead times, and inventory levels to create realistic and efficient production plans.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and the shop manager to identify planning, material, or capacity issues.
• Maintain accurate planning data to coordinate routing information.
• Prepare production status reports, schedule updates, inventory reports, and performance metrics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to schedule adherence, material flow, lead-time reduction, and cost control.
• Help identify risks to production schedules and develop contingency plans to minimize disruption to manufacturing operations.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, complying with company and industry safety regulations.

What You’ll Need

• Associate degree in supply chain, operations management, industrial engineering, manufacturing, business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling, materials planning, inventory control, or a similar manufacturing operations role.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
• Ability to interpret customer demand, forecasts, bills of material, routings, work orders, inventory reports, and capacity data.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why Join OTC Industrial Technologies?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision care coverage, short-and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance. We also offer a wellness discount and a stipend for safety shoes & glasses.
• Financial Security: We provide a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%, robust referral bonuses, and relocation assistance.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid time off (PTO) and tuition assistance to support your career growth and personal life.
• Career Growth Opportunities: At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe in investing in our employees' development. We offer various training programs and career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

Learn more about OTC here: About Us | OTC Industrial Technologies