Production Planner

The Weir Group PLC; Bucyrus (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weir Group PLC in Bucyrus, OH is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain master production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery and efficient shop flow.

The role requires strong Excel skills and ERP experience, with 1–2 years in production planning, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, purchasing and operations. This is an onsite position focused on lean improvements.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• 1–2 years of production planning or scheduling experience.
• Familiar with metal fabrication or industrial production environments.
• Able to learn quickly and collaborate across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate material receipts, inventory levels, and component availability to support production and adjust schedules.
• Create, organize, and distribute manufacturing order packets, routings, and documentation; monitor planning exceptions and expedites.
• Support nesting and programming activities; maintain nesting libraries and reflect program readiness in routings.
• Communicate production priorities and schedule changes to Supervisors and Team Leaders; provide status updates to Sales and Shipping.
• Prepare and maintain production reports, capacity dashboards, and KPIs; analyze data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, PDCA, and continuous-improvement methodologies to optimize planning processes.
• Demonstrate safety-first commitment aligned with zero-harm behaviors.

Skills

Excel

ERP systems (Oracle)

Production planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Production Planner

Location: Bucyrus, OH
Work Arrangement: Onsite

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and manage master production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery commitments. Sequence and prioritize manufacturing orders daily based on capacity, material availability, labor resources, and customer requirements. Success means effectively scheduling shop work to support efficient production flow.


• Material & Capacity Planning: Review material receipts, inventory levels, and component availability to identify shortages and coordinate corrective actions with Purchasing and Operations. Analyze plant capacity and staffing needs to support production demands and adjust schedules accordingly.


• Work Order Management: Create, organize, and distribute manufacturing order packets, drawings, routings, and supporting documentation. Ensure accuracy and completeness of manufacturing documentation prior to release. Monitor planning exceptions and expedite requests to maintain smooth workflow.


• Nesting & Programming Support: Use ProNest software to create and maintain nesting programs that maximize material utilization. Support machine programming activities for burning, punching, drilling, and other fabrication operations. Maintain nesting libraries and update manufacturing routings to reflect program readiness.


• Production Coordination: Communicate production priorities and schedule changes to Manufacturing Supervisors and Team Leaders. Monitor work center performance, identify bottlenecks, and coordinate with Engineering on drawings and manufacturing changes. Provide order status updates to Sales, Shipping, and Customer Service.


• Reporting & Analytics: Prepare and maintain production schedules, capacity reports, exception reports, and performance dashboards. Analyze production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Track KPIs and support operational decision-making through data analysis.


• Continuous Improvement: Apply Lean Manufacturing, PDCA, and structured problem-solving methodologies to enhance planning and scheduling processes. Develop standard work for planning functions and support cross-training and backup coverage. Participate in initiatives focused on flow, inventory, and delivery performance.


• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves

• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (Oracle preferred)


• Approximately 1–2 years of relevant production planning or scheduling experience


• Familiarity with manufacturing products and processes, ideally in metal fabrication or industrial production


• Ability to learn quickly, adapt, and work collaboratively across multiple teams

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems, especially in transition environments


• Knowledge of production scheduling and workload management techniques


• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies


• Understanding of metal fabrication or construction equipment manufacturing environments

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world‑class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end‑to‑end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay


• Career development and learning support


• Access to global inclusion networks


• Regional and team‑specific benefits


• Sharebuilder scheme


• Wellness support for you and your family


• Collaboration with global teams


• Study support