Production Planner III

Front Door Defense; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 81,283 - 111,764; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space Corporation is seeking a Production Planner III in Middleton, Wisconsin. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining production schedules, ensuring alignment of materials and resources to meet production goals while supporting Lean Manufacturing practices.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in production planning, preferably in aerospace or automotive manufacturing, with strong skills in ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL. Benefits include medical, dental, 401(k) with a generous match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in manufacturing planning.
• Track record of optimizing production processes and efficiency.
• Familiar with quality management systems like ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain efficient production schedules.
• Ensure materials and labor align with production goals.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed.

Skills

ERP

MRP

Excel

SQL

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Project

Python

R

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

Production Planner III

Location: Middleton, Wisconsin, United States

Pay Range: $81,283 - $111,764 USD / year. Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Responsibilities

The Production Planner III is responsible for creating and maintaining efficient production schedules, ensuring that materials, resources, and labor are aligned to meet production goals and deadlines. This role involves supporting Lean Manufacturing practices, implementing demand scheduling tools, and utilizing advanced skills in ERP, MRP, MS Project, Excel, and SQL. The Production Planner III also ensures that production processes are optimized and aligned with industry standards, particularly in aerospace and automotive manufacturing.

In this role, you will create and maintain efficient production schedules to meet production goals and deadlines, ensuring that materials, resources, and labor are aligned to support these schedules. You will support Lean Manufacturing practices and implement demand scheduling tools while utilizing advanced skills in ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL to optimize production planning processes. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, you will ensure alignment of production schedules with business objectives and maintain accurate records of production schedules, material requirements, and resource allocation. Additionally, you will monitor production progress, adjusting schedules as needed to address any issues or delays, and perform data analysis to present relevant findings and suggestions to stakeholders. Finally, you will provide insights and recommendations to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Highly skilled with ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL.
• Extensive experience with production planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment, preferably Aerospace or Automotive.
• Proven track record of optimizing production processes and improving efficiency.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools to support decision‑making processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and standards, such as ISO 9001.
• Understanding of capacity planning and resource allocation to optimize production efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification: APICS.
• Experience using Python, R, MS Project, PowerBI, Tableau.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%; life insurance; 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.