Production Planner

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.; Tell City (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid vacations/holidays

Wellness program

Fitness membership

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is seeking a Production Planner to effectively plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities. This role is crucial for meeting customer demands and optimizing operational efficiency while working with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams.

Key responsibilities include managing production schedules, balancing supply and demand, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Interested candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have a proven background in production planning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing the scheduling and timeliness of the production process.
• Coordinating manufacturing processes and resources.
• Analyzing production data to improve efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational abilities

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Collaborative work in fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business, management, operations, or supply chain

Tools

Production planning software

ERP systems

Job description

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,400 people company-wide.
Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.
Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

A production planner is responsible for the effective planning, scheduling, and coordination of production activities to meet customer demands while optimizing operational efficiency. This role involves managing production schedules, ensuring that materials, equipment and labor are available when needed, and minimizing production downtime. The production planner works closely with procurement, manufacturing and logistics teams to balance supply and demand, control inventory levels and ensure timely delivery of finished product.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing the scheduling and timeliness of the production process to meet deadlines.
• Coordinating manufacturing processes and resources to ensure efficient and timely production.
• Balancing demand and supply, monitoring inventory levels, and optimizing resources.
• Analyzing production data to improve efficiency and minimize costs.
• Working with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials.
• Coordinate and collaborate with manufacturing teams to allocate resources effectively, ensure smooth workflow and minimize bottlenecks.
• Communicate production plans and changes to relevant departments, ensuring clear alignment and minimizing disruption.
• Coordinate customer build out, ramp up and system fill requirements for engineering changes and new product launches.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes and reduce costs.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in business, management, operations, supply chain preferred or related field.
• Proven experience in production planning or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Proficient in production planning software and ERP systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership ability: conflict resolution and problem solving, teamwork and cross-functional communication, support of company policies and procedures, ethical behavior, decision making with integrity to external partners, demonstrate excellent customer relations and long term partnership development.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel may be periodically required (domestically) to Waupaca facilities and external suppliers and/or customers.

BENEFITS

Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employer funded retirement plan
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program
• Fitness membership
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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