Metal Casting Operations & WIP Control Lead

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

Why this role mattersWhen component flow stalls, production stalls. You’ll be the point person who keeps materials and information moving, ensuring our foundry hits schedule, quality, and cost targets—every day.Your impactOwn interdepartmental material movement—fast, accurate, and 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.What you bringHS diploma/GED or equivalent experience; Associate’s in Operations is advantageous.Experience in discrete manufacturing operations.Process-first mindset and strong analytical capability.Judicious decision-making and ability to sustain new processes.Self-motivated, flexible, change agent, and results focused.Professional, respectful communicator across verbal, written, and digital channels.Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.Proficiency with MS Great Plains ERP and MES (labor/material transactions); strong MS Office skills; MS Dynamics 365 familiarity is a plus.Proficiencies that set you apartLeadership / People ManagementLanguage: SpanishSupervisory ExperienceOSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)Warehouse ExperienceWorkers’ CompensationISO 9001 Certification ExperienceProduction Planning & SchedulingWorkplace Safety & EHS ManagementFoundry Environment ExperienceLegal Right to WorkMust be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, both now and in the future.