Manufacturing Scheduler & Planner: Optimize Production Flow

Clear Destination Inc.; Kaukauna, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Planner/Scheduler to convert daily manufacturing needs into executable labor and work-cell schedules, balancing capacity, components, and workforce skills to ensure on-time production.

You will pair with ERP/MES data to prioritize production, assign labor, schedule technicians, and drive continuous improvement while transitioning from manual Excel-based scheduling to more automated planning tools.

Qualifications

• Experience translating daily requirements into actionable schedules.
• Knowledge of production planning concepts and ERP-driven prioritization.
• Strong communication with internal customers and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with workforce planning and labor time estimation.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage work orders aligned with production and capacity.
• Review daily production and replenishment reports to determine build quantities and deadlines.
• Triage and prioritize the rolling production list by due dates and shortages.
• Assign labor and cells to jobs, balancing capacity constraints.
• Schedule technicians and production staff appropriately.
• Monitor component availability and shortages from ERP reports.
• Document cell assignments, labor time estimates, and scheduling logic.
• Communicate daily schedules to production leads and adjust for absences or rush orders.
• Collaborate with plant leadership on process improvements and automation.
• Maintain accurate ERP data on job status and time tracking.
• Support continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Production and material planning

High paced environment communication

ERP and Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving and critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

APICS certification or training

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clear Destination Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Planner/Scheduler to convert daily manufacturing needs into executable labor and work-cell schedules, balancing capacity, components, and workforce skills to ensure on-time production.

You will pair with ERP/MES data to prioritize production, assign labor, schedule technicians, and drive continuous improvement while transitioning from manual Excel-based scheduling to more automated planning tools.