Production Planner

Metric Geo; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an experienced Production Planner to own the production scheduling process. You will coordinate with operations, inventory, procurement, logistics, and customer service to ensure orders ship on time and manufacturing runs smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in manufacturing, strong ERP/MRP experience, and solid Excel skills. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy optimizing schedules, this role offers opportunities to drive efficiency

Qualifications

• 3 - 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is required.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining production schedules.
• Lean manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage production scheduling to meet customer orders.
• Collaborate with operations, inventory, procurement, logistics, and customer service.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and scheduling.
• Maintain accurate and achievable production plans.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

I’m supporting a manufacturing business with an opportunity for an experienced Production Planner to join their team.

This is a hands-on opportunity to take ownership of production scheduling, working closely with operations, inventory, procurement, logistics, and customer service to ensure customer orders are delivered on time and production runs efficiently.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Play a key role in production planning and scheduling
• Work closely with operations, procurement, inventory, logistics, and customer service
• Opportunity to identify and implement process and scheduling improvements
• Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) matching, health, dental, vision, life insurance and PTO
• Epicor ERP experience preferred, but not required

What They’re Looking For

• 3 - 5+ years’ experience in a related role within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems required
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Experience developing and maintaining production schedules
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing circumstances
• Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, but not required

Location

The position is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.