Manufacturing Production Planner

Suburban Enterprises, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with employer match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Suburban Enterprises, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Manufacturing Production Planner to create and execute a capacity-constrained production plan that drives on-time delivery and balances demand with shop-floor capability in an electrical fabrication environment.

You will own the master production schedule, align material availability, and release orders to support due dates. Ideal candidates have a finance/strategic mindset with Excel and ERP experience, and are committed to a career path as an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• 0-3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or an analytical role.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Interest in manufacturing, operations, and cost accounting.
• Exposure to job costing, inventory, or variance analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the master production schedule (MPS) across all work centers.
• Balance demand, labor, equipment, and material availability.
• Establish and maintain realistic promise dates aligned with operations.
• Release work orders in priority sequence to support flow and due dates.
• Ensure routings, lead times, and work center capacities are accurate.
• Adjust schedules dynamically based on constraints, shortages, or changes.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to align material availability with schedules.
• Identify material, labor, or engineering constraints early and raise.
• Prevent material-driven line stops through proactive planning.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and required training.
• Wear required PPE and follow shop safety rules when on the production floor.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Take Ownership of Your Career and Shape Your Future!
Are you ready to become an Employee Owner? At Suburban Enterprises, you not only work for the company you own the company! The ideal candidate is happy where he/she is currently employed but is interested in a more self-directed work environment, increased responsibility, and the opportunity to grow into additional roles. We would like to hire someone interested in a career, not a job, who wants to do the work and be recognized for a job well done!
The Role – Manufacturing Production Planner
The Manufacturing Production Planner will create, maintain, and execute a realistic, capacity-constrained production plan that drives on-time delivery, maximizes throughput, and balances customer demand with shop-floor capability in an electrical fabrication environment.
What You'll Do

• Own the master production schedule (MPS) across all work centers.
• Balance demand, labor, equipment, and material availability.
• Establish and maintain realistic promise dates aligned with operations.
• Release work orders in priority sequence to support flow and due dates.
• Ensure routings, lead times, and work center capacities are accurate.
• Adjust schedules dynamically based on constraints, shortages, or changes.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to align material availability with schedules.
• Identify material, labor, or engineering constraints early and raise.
• Prevent material-driven line stops through proactive planning.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and required training.
• Wear required PPE and follow shop safety rules when on the production floor.

What You Bring (Required Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline.
• 0-3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or an analytical role.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Interest in manufacturing, operations, and cost accounting.
• Exposure to job costing, inventory, or variance analysis is preferred.

What We Offer – Why Choose Suburban Enterprises?

• Team Member Ownership: Work for a company where your contributions directly impact your future
• Commitment to Safety: Safety isn’t just a priority; it’s our promise to you and your family
• Career Growth: This isn't just a job - it's a career path with opportunities for advancement
• Continuous Learning: Investment in your professional development
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a team that values respect, integrity, and excellence
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, ESOP, 401(K) with employer match, and no healthcare premium increases for 4 years

We are an equal opportunity employer.