Manufacturing Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) or savings plan

Job summary

OTC Industrial Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Planner in Wisconsin to develop and maintain production schedules tied to customer orders and forecasts. You will work with procurement, engineering, and shop leadership to ensure timely material availability and efficient production flow.

The role requires strong planning, analytical, and communication skills, with experience in ERP/MRP and BOM/routings interpretation.

Qualifications

• Requires experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling and materials planning.
• Experience with inventory control and ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to interpret BOMs, routings, work orders, and capacity data.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on orders, forecasts, and capacity.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure materials and equipment are available for schedules.
• Track production progress and adjust plans to meet delivery commitments.
• Analyze capacity, labor, equipment, and lead times to create efficient production plans.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and shop manager to resolve planning issues.
• Maintain accurate planning data and generate status/inventory reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve schedule adherence and reduce lead times.

Skills

Production planning

Manufacturing scheduling

Materials planning

Inventory control

ERP/MRP

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

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.