Production Planner

Plexus Corp.; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 70,600 - 105,800; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. is seeking a production scheduler to optimize the master production schedule across the factory. You will align capacity loading with customer commitments, monitor inventories, and resolve scheduling challenges to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or in a team. Travel up to 40% may be needed. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of related experience preferred.
• Equivalent education/experience considered.
• Strong written and oral communication, organization, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proactive ownership for Focus Factory responsibilities.
• Commitment to safety and confidentiality of company and customer information.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Understand capacity loading requirements for the factory.
• Establish and review production schedule to meet customer commitments.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Resolve challenges via standard policies and general guidance.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Proactive ownership

Teamwork

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

MRP/ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2+ years experience

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Plexus Data Collection

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and EV charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our commitment to our vision.

Values: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. We foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Benefits: Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package to support team members’ wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities. Work‑life balance is prioritized and a variety of perks enhance the team member experience. The annual compensation range for this position is $70,600.00 - $105,800.00.

Purpose Statement

The objective in this role is to ensure the efficient and effective utilization of resources, materials, and labor in the production process to execute the master production schedule. Their main goal is to optimize production operations, minimize costs, maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Understand overall capacity loading requirements and needs of the factory.
• Establish and review the production schedule to ensure customer commitments and the needs of Plexus are met.
• Monitor production schedule performance and inventory levels of raw materials, work‑in‑progress, and finished goods to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Able to resolve challenges through standard policies and procedures with general guidance.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications

• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good written and oral communication, organizational and troubleshooting skills.
• Proactive approach and ownership for all activities related to the success of the Focus Factory.
• Work safely at all times and maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information.
• Computer proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and the ability to learn Plexus Data Collection and MRP/ERP systems.
• General office equipment and materials competence.

Travel Requirements

• Less than 40%

Accommodations: We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [e-mail].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.