Production Planner

HOFFMASTER; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Time off to recharge

Retirement savings options

Growth opportunities

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Hoffmaster is seeking a Production Planner to develop and execute production schedules aligned with customer demand and inventory goals. You will coordinate activities across multiple lines, ensure adequate materials, labor, and equipment, and minimize delays in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of production planning experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, and excellent communication to work across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of production planning and scheduling experience.
• Ability to analyze complex data and make scheduling decisions.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP data and execute master production schedule.
• Prepare and update detailed machine production schedules.
• Coordinate production workflow across multiple lines and work centers.
• Determine capacity, shift requirements, and equipment needs.
• Schedule labor according to priorities and needs.
• Identify scheduling conflicts and implement corrective actions.
• Review material requirements to ensure plan feasibility.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to resolve shortages.
• Maintain planning data in ERP/MRP systems.
• Support continuous improvement for scheduling efficiency and inventory.
• Adhere to Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP guidelines.

Skills

Production planning

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

About the Role

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing production schedules that support customer demand, inventory objectives, and operational efficiency. This role coordinates production activities across multiple machines and product lines, ensuring materials, equipment, and labor resources are aligned to meet production requirements while minimizing delays and disruptions.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Review Material Requirements Planning (MRP) data and execute the master production schedule in a timely manner.
• Prepare, review, maintain, and update detailed machine production schedules.
• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple product lines across multiple machines and work centers.
• Determine machine capacity, shift requirements, and equipment needs to meet production demand.
• Schedule labor and shift requirements according to production priorities and operational needs.
• Proactively identify scheduling conflicts, production constraints, and other issues; implement corrective actions to minimize disruptions.
• Review raw material and component requirements to ensure production plans can be executed successfully.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to expedite material shortages and resolve supply issues.
• Maintain accurate planning and scheduling data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on scheduling efficiency, inventory management, and production performance.
• Follow and maintain all Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and HACCP guidelines, policies, and procedures.

The Essentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Manufacturing, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 2+ years of production planning and scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to analyze complex data and make informed scheduling decisions.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Optional but Impressive

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Understanding of Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP requirements preferred.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Time off that lets you recharge
• Retirement savings options
• Growth opportunities that elevate your career
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Pet insurance—because your furry friends matter too

We invite all qualified applicants to apply, including individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, please contact [e-mail]