Production Planner III

Pace Industries, LLC; 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 up to 6%

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Pace Industries, LLC is seeking a Production Planner III located in the Town of Middleton, Wisconsin. The role entails creating efficient production schedules while supporting Lean Manufacturing practices and employing advanced skills in ERP, MRP, and SQL.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree, typically 5+ years of experience in production planning, and proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving methods. Benefits include a competitive pay range and various health and wellness packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience in production planning.
• Extensive experience with production planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain efficient production schedules.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and optimize processes with ERP tools.
• Collaborate with teams to align production schedules with business goals.

Skills

ERP

MRP

Excel

SQL

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Python

R

MS Project

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

Production Planner III

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain efficient production schedules to meet production goals and deadlines, ensuring materials, resources, and labor are aligned to support the schedules.
• Support Lean Manufacturing practices and implement demand scheduling tools while utilizing advanced skills in ERP, MRP, Excel, and SQL to optimize production planning processes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment of production schedules with business objectives and maintain accurate records of production schedules, material requirements, and resource allocation.
• Monitor production progress, adjusting schedules as needed to address any issues or delays.
• Perform data analysis to present relevant findings and suggestions to stakeholders.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.

Required 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.

Compensation

Pay Range: $81,283.00 - $111,763.75. Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Benefits

We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

EEO and Accommodations

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.