Production Planner

Dover Corporation; Town of Antigo (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Precision Components, part of the Dover Corporation family, is seeking a Production Planner for its Antigo, Wisconsin facility. The role focuses on creating the master production plan and coordinating with manufacturing, purchasing, and customer service to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in manufacturing or demand planning, strong Excel skills, and a sense of urgency to adapt to shifting priorities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years manufacturing or demand planning experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for production planning and data analysis.
• US citizenship required due to ITAR/UNNPI regulations.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the master production schedule based on customer orders, forecasts, and capacity constraints.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, purchasing, and customer service to align production with material availability and lead times.
• Monitor order progress on the shop floor and adjust schedules and routings to meet delivery commitments.
• Communicate schedule changes or delays to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Analyze forecast data and manufacturing constraints to identify opportunities for efficiency gains.
• Release materials from stockroom to support scheduled orders.
• Print and distribute job packets to value streams and close job orders daily.
• Participate in continuous improvement of scheduling, materials flow, and planning processes.

Skills

Excel

Manufacturing exp

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Analytical skills

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in supply chain/logistics/business

Tools

Syteline ERP

Job description

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Production Planner for our Waukesha Bearings brand. Waukesha Bearings is a leading designer and manufacturer of hydrodynamic fluid film bearings, active magnetic bearing systems and seals for high-performing turbomachinery and rotating equipment in oil & gas, power generation, marine, military, and industrial markets. Our forward-thinking team is committed to leading the markets we serve through superior technology and operational excellence. This role is based at our manufacturing facility in Antigo. Wisconsin. Due to our government client, US Citizenship is required.

What You’ll Do

The Production Planner is responsible for creating and managing the master production plan. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams—including manufacturing, purchasing, and customer service—to forecast demand, schedule production, and ensure timely order fulfillment. The Production Planner monitors order flow, adjusts production schedules, and ensures material availability to meet customer delivery requirements. Specific responsibilities include:

• Develop and manage the master production schedule based on customer orders, forecasts, and capacity constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align production schedules with material availability, lead times, and operational capacity.
• Monitor order progress through the shop floor and adjust schedules and routings as needed to meet delivery commitments.
• Communicate production schedule changes or delays to all relevant stakeholders.
• Analyze forecast data and manufacturing constraints to identify opportunities for production smoothing and efficiency gains.
• Release materials from stockroom or staging areas to support scheduled orders.
• Print, assemble, and distribute job packets to designated value streams.
• Close job orders daily for assigned value streams to maintain accurate system records.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to scheduling, materials flow, and production planning processes.

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years’ experience in manufacturing and/or demand planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills for managing production plans and analyzing data.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must have a sense of urgency and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen (due to ITAR/UNNPI regulations).

Also Great if You Bring

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field.
• Experience using Syteline ERP system.
• Mechanical aptitude to learn the technical aspects of Waukesha Bearing’s products.
• Previous experience in production planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work closely with buyers and supply chain partners to ensure material lead times align with production needs.