Production Planner

Binks US LLC; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Binks US LLC is seeking a Production Planner in Shoreview, MN to build and manage the daily and rolling 4-week production schedules. You will bridge Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Engineering to translate ERP data and MRP outputs into actionable work orders and realistic promises.

The role requires 3–5 years in production scheduling, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and strong Excel/ERP experience. You will drive OTD, participate in SIOP, and continuously improve schedule stability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Production/Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in production scheduling or planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience building schedules from MRP output in an ERP system, including work order release and exception messages.
• Exposure to SIOP and capacity planning.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Epicor prefered, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
• Advanced Excel and spreadsheet skills.
• Working knowledge of BOMs, routings, work orders, and capacity loading.
• Familiarity with finite scheduling tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and publish the daily production schedule by cell and value stream.
• Review open orders daily and set priorities that protect customer ship dates.
• Create and release work orders in the ERP system, confirming material, tooling, and documentation are ready before release.
• Lead the daily scheduling meeting; review prior-day schedule attainment and adjust priorities.
• Re-sequence work quickly when equipment, staffing, material, or quality issues arise.
• Maintain a rolling 4-week schedule updated weekly and convert plan into sequenced work orders.
• Load cells against available hours and staffing; flag overloads and bottlenecks early.
• Review new orders and change requests; provide realistic promises based on capacity and material.
• Communicate schedule status, risks, and revised dates to Sales and Customer Service.
• Evaluate rush and expedite requests and explain impact on other orders before committing.
• Provide schedule and backlog input to the SIOP process.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Logistics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Organization

Prioritization

APICS CPIM certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Production/Operations Management / Industrial Engineering

Tools

Epicor ERP

SAP

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Job description

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Production Planner

MFG001 - Manufacturing Full Time EXEMPT Shoreview, MN, US

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

The Production Scheduler is responsible for building, maintaining, and executing the day-to-day production schedule, with a rolling schedule out to 4 weeks, to deliver customer orders on time. The Production Scheduler acts as the bridge between Sales and Operations, collaborating closely with Procurement, Operations, Sales and Engineering to turn ERP data and the MRP run into a realistic, sequenced schedule by cell and value stream. This position focuses on daily orders, managing priorities, constraints, and changes to meet On-Time Delivery (OTD) to the customer, while working within the level-loaded plan set by the Production Plan and the SIOP process.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

1. Daily Scheduling & Priority Management

• Build and publish the daily production schedule by cell and value stream, sequenced by customer due date, material availability, and capacity.
• Review open orders every day and set priorities that protect customer ship dates.
• Create and release work orders in the ERP system, confirming material, tooling, and documentation are ready before release.
• Lead the daily scheduling meeting; review prior-day schedule attainment and adjust priorities.
• Re-sequence work quickly when equipment, staffing, material, or quality issues arise.

2. Rolling 4-Week Schedule

• Maintain a rolling 4-week schedule, updated weekly, that converts the production plan into sequenced work orders.
• Hold a frozen window (for example, the current week) to protect schedule stability; flex weeks 2 through 4 as demand changes.
• Load cells against available hours and staffing; flag overloads, bottlenecks, and gaps early.
• Recommend overtime, shift adjustments, re-sequencing, or outside processing to close capacity gaps.

3. ERP & MRP Execution

• Use the MRP run to form the schedule: review planned orders, then firm and convert them to work orders.
• Keep scheduling data accurate in the ERP system: routings, setup and run times, work center capacity, and order status.
• Partner with the Production Planner to correct planning parameters (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock) that distort the schedule.
• Review new orders and change requests; provide realistic promise dates based on capacity and material.
• Communicate schedule status, risks, and revised dates to Sales and Customer Service before they become late orders.
• Evaluate rush and expedite requests and explain the impact on other orders before committing.
• Provide schedule and backlog input to the SIOP process.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Procurement: share MRP-driven need dates, elevate material shortages and supplier delays, and align expedites with the schedule.
• Engineering: resolve BOM and routing errors, and schedule ECO changes and new product introductions.
• Manufacturing, Quality, and Logistics: coordinate execution, quality holds and rework, and shipping to ensure on-time shipment.

6. On-Time Delivery & Continuous Improvement

• Track daily OTD and past-due backlog; drive recovery plans for late and at-risk orders.
• Analyze root causes of missed dates and drive corrective actions.
• Track schedule stability (accuracy) and schedule attainment; identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities to reduce variability and lead time.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Production/Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in production scheduling or planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience building schedules from MRP output in an ERP system, including work order release and exception messages.
• Exposure to SIOP and capacity planning.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Epicor prefered, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
• Advanced Excel and spreadsheet skills.
• Working knowledge of BOMs, routings, work orders, and capacity loading.
• Familiarity with finite scheduling tools a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, including delivering date changes and trade-offs to Sales.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Engineering.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage shifting daily priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• APICS CPIM certification preferred.

KPIs & Success Measures

• On-Time Delivery (OTD) to the customer.
• Daily and weekly schedule attainment.
• Schedule stability within the frozen window.