Planner / Scheduler

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

The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for translating daily manufacturing requirements into an executable labor and work-cell schedule, ensuring on-time production while balancing machine/cell capacity, component availability, and workforce skill levels. This role works closely with ERP/MES data to prioritize production and coordinate resources across manufacturing cells

What will you do?

1. Create and manage work orders in line with current production and warehouse capacity/loading and component availability
2. Review daily production/replenishment reports (e.g., Kit Production KPER/RARR) to identify what needs to be built, in what quantity, and by when.
3. Triage and prioritize the rolling production list based on due dates, shortages, and business priority.
4. Assign labor and work cells to production jobs, balancing cell/equipment capacity constraints across work cells.
5. Schedule technicians and general production employees appropriately.
6. Monitor component/material availability and shortages flagged in ERP reports.
7. Maintain and continuously improve documentation of cell assignments, labor time estimates, and scheduling logic.
8. Communicate daily schedules to production leads and adjust in real time for absences, equipment downtime, or rush orders.
9. Partner with plant leadership on process improvements, including supporting the transition from manual (Excel-based) scheduling to more automated/systematic planning tools.
10. Maintain accurate data in ERP systems related to job status, completion, and time tracking.
11. Participate in processes and programs aimed at continuous improvement and safety.
12. Other duties as assigned.

What will you bring?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  • APICS certification or training preferred
• 2 years in manufacturing and/or warehouse environment planning and scheduling. Work order management in an ERP system
• Knowledge of production and material planning concepts
• Ability to work in high paced environment while maintaining positive communication with internal customers
• ERP and Microsoft Office applications
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills