Production Planner

Emerson; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Marshalltown, Iowa, seeks an experienced Production Planner to drive material planning and scheduling for a high-tech valve manufacturing facility. You will plan, promise, and release assembly orders, manage BOMs, coordinate with suppliers and quality, and maintain alignment of demand with capacity.

Requirements include 2-year degree or GED, 3+ years in manufacturing planning, strong Excel/Outlook/Access/Word, and US work authorization. APICS CPIM is a plus.

Qualifications

• Plan and promise assembly orders from customer requests and material plan.
• Initiate purchase orders and ensure receipt, inspection, and compliance to meet dates.
• Release/firm/defer/cancel planned orders within the value stream.
• Monitor supply and demand reports to stay aligned.
• Communicate changes to customer Promise Date in a timely manner.
• Adjust BOMs and routings to satisfy special requirements.
• Coordinate with quality and engineering on changes to minimize obsolescence.

Responsibilities

• Use Oracle enterprise system to plan and promise assembly orders relative to customer requests.
• Initiate purchase orders and arrange receipt, inspection, and compliance to meet dates.
• Balance demand and capacity by entering orders into Master Schedule.

Skills

Planning

Digital literacy

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

2-year College Degree or High School Diploma/GED

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

Oracle ERP

MRP/MRPII

Job description

Job Description

If you are an experienced Production Planner looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Manufacturer of large custom-designed control valves, you will work in a multifaceted and high-tech production facility based in our Marshalltown, Iowa location.

If you are an experienced Production Planner looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Manufacturer of large custom-designed control valves, you will work in a multifaceted and high-tech production facility based in our Marshalltown, Iowa location.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Use Oracle enterprise system to plan and promise assembly orders relative to customer request and material plan


• Initiate purchase orders for parts, services and/or non-product items; arrange for receipt, inspection, and compliance of these purchase orders to meet customer request dates


• Coordinate the planning, parts within the designated value stream. Make decisions to release, firm, defer or cancel Planned Orders


• Continually monitor reports to maintain alignment of supply and demand of material


• Maintain timely communication of vital changes to customer Promise Date


• Adjust assembly Bills of Material and Assembly routings as necessary to satisfy special requirements


• Coordinate as appropriate, quality matters and engineering changes/developments between Fisher and suppliers/production to minimize obsolescence and changeover time


• Balance demand and capacity through entry of orders into Machining and Assembly Master Schedule


• Maintain delivery prospectus

Who You Are:

You step up to handle tough issues. You carefully consider all relevant factors and use appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. You understand that different situations may call for different approaches. You partner with others to get work done.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 2-year College Degree or High School Diploma/GED and 3 years of experience


• Understand appropriate planning in a manufacturing environment


• Strong digital literacy including the use of Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word


• Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience will be considered


• APICS CPIM certification preferred


• Strong decision-making skills


• Strong organizational and planning skills


• Effective communication skills, both oral and written


• Strong digital literacy including the use of Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word


• An understanding of Lean manufacturing knowledge and tools


• Solid understanding of Material Requirement Planning (MRP), MRPII and manufacturing business systems

Our Location:

Marshalltown, Iowa, combines the charm of a close-knit community with the conveniences of a thriving city. Located in central Iowa, less than an hour from both Des Moines and Ames, Marshalltown offers easy access to urban amenities while providing a variety of local outdoor recreation activities like hiking, biking, golf, swimming, and exploring local parks. With its affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and vibrant diverse local culture, Marshalltown is a welcoming place to call home!

Our Offer To You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing can inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing.

We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet your family's physical, mental, and financial, and social needs.

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.

Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance our safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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