Production Planner

KOCH Finishing Systems; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Finishing Systems is seeking a Production Planner at our Caledonia, MI facility to drive projects and sales orders from release through production and shipment. You will review drawings, release BOMs, optimize steel procurement, and manage production orders to keep shop schedules on track.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, ERP proficiency (Acumatica or similar), and strong vendor-management skills. Join a team focused on continuous improvement and reliable delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in manufacturing, engineering, or related field.
• Experience in production planning, steel fabrication release, or estimating preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and identify errors or missing information.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Acumatica or similar), Procore, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review project and sales order drawings for accuracy and resolve discrepancies with engineering.
• Develop and maintain BOMs, material lists, part numbers, and descriptions for assemblies and fabricated components.
• Optimize steel requirements, issue RFQs to suppliers, and review quotes.
• Create and manage production orders, including work centers, operations, labor times, and material assignments.
• Coordinate materials, inventory transfers, and scrap/drops tracking to support production.
• Maintain Release Tracker and Shipping Schedule, and coordinate release of completed work to the shop.
• Build relationships with new and alternative suppliers for raw materials and processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Vendor management

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

Acumatica ERP

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Role

Koch Finishing Systems is hiring a Production Planner to drive projects and sales orders from release through production and shipment at our Caledonia, MI facility. You'll review drawings, release bills of material, optimize and procure steel, build and manage production orders, and develop steel fabrication estimates - all while coordinating materials, inventory, and shipping through to project close. If you're detail-oriented, enjoy juggling multiple concurrent projects, and want to be the person who keeps releases and production moving smoothly, we'd love to talk with you.

About The Role

Koch Finishing Systems is hiring a Production Planner to drive projects and sales orders from release through production and shipment at our Caledonia, MI facility. You'll review drawings, release bills of material, optimize and procure steel, build and manage production orders, and develop steel fabrication estimates - all while coordinating materials, inventory, and shipping through to project close. If you're detail-oriented, enjoy juggling multiple concurrent projects, and want to be the person who keeps releases and production moving smoothly, we'd love to talk with you.

What You'll Do

• Review project and sales order drawings for accuracy and completeness, and resolve questions or discrepancies with engineering.
• Develop and maintain BOMs, material lists, part numbers, and part descriptions for assemblies, weldments, and fabricated components.
• Optimize linear steel requirements, issue RFQs to steel suppliers, and review and compare supplier quotes.
• Create and manage production orders, including work centers, operations, labor times, and material assignments.
• Coordinate materials, inventory transfers, and scrap/drops tracking to support production and procurement.
• Maintain the Release Tracker and Shipping Schedule, and coordinate the release of completed work to the shop.
• Build relationships with new and alternative suppliers/vendors for raw materials and manufacturing processes.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in production planning, steel fabrication release, or estimating within a metal fabrication or industrial equipment environment strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and identify errors or missing information.
• Proficiency in Acumatica or similar ERP systems, Procore, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and vendor-management skills, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Why Koch Finishing Systems

At Koch Finishing Systems, our work is guided by Integrity, Respect for People, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, and Community Involvement. We're a close-knit team that takes care of our customers and each other, and we invest in cross-training so you can grow your product knowledge and your career with us.