Production Planner

Millerbernd; Winsted (MN); On-site; USD 38,683 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with 4% Match

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250/year

Job summary

Millerbernd in Winsted, MN is seeking a Production Planner responsible for planning and scheduling activities to support production and meet customer needs. This position requires strong organizational and problem-solving skills along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a manufacturing setting. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, 401(k) match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior planning experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong organizational, time-management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicates daily and weekly customer schedule priorities.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Tracks and analyzes department winding hours for reporting.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with MRP/ERP

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of production processes

Ability to read blueprints

Clear communicator

Team-player

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3 years’ experience in manufacturing

Job description

Production Planner

Location: Onsite in Winsted, MN

Salary: $28.08-$33.00 per hour (non-exempt)

Shift: 1st shift Monday-Friday 7 am-4 pm

Job Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for performing a variety of planning and scheduling activities to support production and meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Communicates daily and weekly customer schedule priorities to appropriate departments
• Participates in continuous improvement activities
• Supports daily equipment and process schedules for assigned departments
• Tracks and analyzes department winding hours for productivity reporting
• Prepares and communicates labor and productivity reports
• Responsible for issuing material within ERP system
• Ensures material availability within ERP system is accurate
• Understands material demand and supply, signals procurement regarding needs and shortages
• Escalates issues appropriately
• Assist and support the Planning team as needed

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree or 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred: Prior planning experience in a manufacturing setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with MRP/ERP
• Strong organizational, time-management and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of production processes and best practices
• Ability to read and understand required internal manufacturing paperwork including blueprints
• Clear and effective communicator, capable of listening intently
• Team-player, able to work with others as part of a high-performance team
• Adaptability to changing work priorities

Work Environment

Employee is frequently required to sit/stand, talk or hear, and use hands to handle objects or controls. The employee regularly required to stand and walk short distances, may need to stoop, bend or reach above shoulder level. Employees on the production floor must wear company-provided personal protective equipment (PPE).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Two medical plan options, with company HSA contributions
• Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life, AD&D, short-long-term disability
• Voluntary Benefits – Optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness insurance
• 401(k) with 4% Match – Immediate vesting
• Incentive Pay – Performance-based bonus programs
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for job-related education
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Onsite Training – Leadership, welding, language courses
• Uniform Subsidy – for eligible roles

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.