NPI Production Planner | SAP & WIP Expert

Foxconn WI; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401K with employer contribution

Paid time off (PTO) for all full-time

Job summary

Foxconn WI is seeking an NPI Production Controller to plan and control production activities for New Product Introductions. You will track WIP, coordinate schedules and material readiness, and support timely work order closure while collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

The role requires an Associate degree in a related field and 1-2 years of production control experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Manufacturing or related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in supply chain, production control, or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with SAP or ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management.
• Attention to detail with focus on production accuracy and meeting schedules.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate flow of work within and between manufacturing departments to support NPI builds, production schedules, and milestones.
• Review master production schedules and work orders; establish priorities for NPI builds and revise based on requirements.
• Track open work orders and WIP to ensure timely completion and escalate delays.
• Coordinate with NPI Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure materials and resources are available.
• Distribute and monitor work orders, including quantities, build requirements, priorities, and dates.
• Monitor material availability and expedite shortages to minimize disruptions.
• Track production progress, downtime, material shortages, and constraints; communicate risks and schedule impacts.
• Maintain accurate production status, WIP, and inventory in SAP and other systems.
• Support production readiness reviews and provide status updates on schedules, material readiness, and capacity.
• Assist with NPI ramp activities and transitions by monitoring execution and identifying flow improvements.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain Management/Manufacturing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Foxconn WI is seeking an NPI Production Controller to plan and control production activities for New Product Introductions. You will track WIP, coordinate schedules and material readiness, and support timely work order closure while collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

The role requires an Associate degree in a related field and 1-2 years of production control experience.