Production Planner in Saint Paul

Energy Jobline ZR; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

AAEM is seeking a procurement and production planning professional to coordinate manufacturing processes and oversee supplier relationships in Minnesota.

You will maintain schedules, issue POs, manage shipments, and support cost-saving initiatives while ensuring GMP and ISO compliance.

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years proven team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Associated or B.A in Manufacturing or other, related technical field strongly
• A strong understanding of Microsoft Office, ERP Systems
• Thorough understanding of good manufacturing processes, quality standards, and ISO
• Proven ability to achieve results, set expectations, and lead/coach others
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional problem solving and decision‑making skills and the ability to think independently
• Ability to work in a fact paced, team focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the production schedule to ensure customer orders are fulfilled on time
• Manage the production flow and adjust schedules in case of delay
• Ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met
• Solicit material project pricing
• Create and issue purchase orders (POs) for projects and overhead
• Input information and update records in JobBOSS
• Confirm orders with suppliers and communicate delivery schedules with management
• Schedule and coordinate shipping and deliveries
• Source, vet, develop, and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring positive and productive partnerships
• Support cost-saving initiatives by negotiating discounts and identifying savings opportunities
• Support the operations team in forecasting project deliverables by providing timely information, purchase schedules, and tracking updates
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

Planning and coordination

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Quality standards

ISO standards

Communication skills

Problem solving

Coaching

Fast-paced environment

Education

BA in Manufacturing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Summary

This role is responsible for planning and coordination of the manufacturing processes and resources of AAEM as well as overseeing the acquisition of supplies, materials, and services to keep business operations running smoothly.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain the production schedule to ensure customer orders are fulfilled on time
• Manage the production flow and adjust schedules in case of delay
• Ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met
• Solicit material project pricing
• Create and issue purchase orders (POs) for projects and overhead
• Input information and update records in JobBOSS
• Confirm orders with suppliers and communicate delivery schedules with management
• Schedule and coordinate shipping and deliveries
• Source, vet, develop, and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring positive and productive partnerships
• Support cost-saving initiatives by negotiating discounts and identifying savings opportunities
• Support the operations team in forecasting project deliverables by providing timely information, purchase schedules, and tracking updates
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years proven team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Associated or B.A in Manufacturing or other, related technical field strongly
• A strong understanding of Microsoft Office, ERP Systems
• Thorough understanding of good manufacturing processes, quality standards, and ISO
• Proven ability to achieve results, set expectations, and lead/coach others
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional problem solving and decision‑making skills and the ability to think independently
• Ability to work in a fact paced, team focused environment.

AAEM offers a competitive salary and benefits package including Health, Dental, 401(k), PTO and more.