Production Planner I

Plexus Corp.; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 58,300 - 87,500; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Production Planner to optimize the master production schedule and ensure efficient use of materials, labor, and resources.

This role focuses on meeting customer commitments while controlling costs and productivity. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with at least 1 year of related experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong written and oral communication, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office; learn Plexus ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Understand capacity loading requirements and needs of the factory.
• Establish and review the production schedule to meet customer commitments and Plexus needs.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to maintain optimal stock levels for the production schedule.
• Resolve scheduling challenges through detailed instruction, policy, and procedures.

Skills

Self-motivated

Communication

Organization

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Salary Range: $58,300.00 - $87,500.00

Purpose Statement

The objective in this role is to ensure the efficient and effective utilization of resources, materials, and labor in the production process to execute the master production schedule. The main goal is to optimize production operations, minimize costs, maximize productivity, and improve customer satisfaction.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Understand overall capacity loading requirements and needs of the factory.
• Establish and review the production schedule to ensure customer commitments and the needs of Plexus are met.
• Monitor production schedule performance and inventory levels of raw materials, work‑in‑progress, and finished goods to maintain optimal stock levels for the production schedule.
• Resolve challenges through detailed instruction, policy, and procedures.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 1 year of related experience is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications

• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong written and oral communication, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proactive approach with ownership of all activities related to the success of the Focus Factory.
• Works safely at all times and maintains confidentiality of all company and customer information.
• Computer proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and ability to learn Plexus Data Collection and MRP/ERP systems.
• Familiarity with general office equipment and materials.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. For accommodation requests, please contact [e-mail] with your contact information and a description of the needed assistance. This email is for accommodations only and cannot be used to inquire about application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Conditions

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.