Production Planner — Lean Materials & Scheduling

ES Utilities South Dakota-USA; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Terex Utilities in Watertown, SD is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate material delivery and line builds, review data, and release or reschedule work orders on the production lines.

You will ensure materials are available, manage work orders, and support lean manufacturing. The role requires hands-on work in a manufacturing environment, strong Excel skills, and clear communication.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication (verbal, written) and math skills.
• Strong Excel skills and computer systems aptitude.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe and organized workplace.
• Review Clear To Build data to coordinate planned machine builds on the lines.
• Release, reschedule, and complete related work orders.
• Ensure each work area has the materials needed to start and run jobs.
• Assist in planning item attributes data in the TMS.
• Establish material delivery planning and backflush locations in TMS.
• Manage bypass reports and order parts from CLI.
• Analyze material flow problems; identify causes and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and eliminate waste in inventory materials processes.
• Requisition materials when applicable.
• Maintain, audit, and improve standard work.
• Train and cross-train colleagues in materials processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Inventory experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Terex Utilities in Watertown, SD is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate material delivery and line builds, review data, and release or reschedule work orders on the production lines.

You will ensure materials are available, manage work orders, and support lean manufacturing. The role requires hands-on work in a manufacturing environment, strong Excel skills, and clear communication.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a values-driven culture.