Production Planner - Watertown, WI

Konecranes; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental

Vision

401k plan with a match from day one

Identity theft protection

Accident insurance

Travel insurance

Job summary

Konecranes in Watertown, WI is seeking a Production Planner to ensure materials are available to meet customer delivery requirements and to prevent manufacturing delays.

You will develop shop floor schedules, run SAP reports, release production orders daily, and coordinate with order management, shipping, and engineering.

Join a team focused on safety, continuous improvement, and reliable delivery across a diverse range of projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of planning/scheduling experience in manufacturing.
• APICS certification preferred; strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP software (SAP preferred).
• Knowledge of ISO quality requirements, OSHA standards, and Kaizen/lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop a production schedule to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Run SAP reports to provide manufacturing/order status to management.
• Release production orders daily to support shop floor.
• Attend and participate in production meetings.
• Coordinate with Order Management on new sales orders and shipping date changes.
• Collaborate with shop floor and managers to adjust capacity and scheduling.
• Work with shipping to set up schedules for large items.
• Support safety initiatives and maintain safe work practices.

Skills

APICS certification

SAP

Microsoft Office

Lean/Kaizen

ERP software

ISO quality requirements

OSHA standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name – people committed to providing our customers with lifting equipment and services that lift their businesses. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive.

We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name – people committed to providing our customers with lifting equipment and services that lift their businesses. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive.

We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Production Planner

REPORTS TO

Production Control Supervisor

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the planning and scheduling to ensure parts are available to meet customer delivery requirements and avoid manufacturing delays in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Review demand for upcoming planned order requirements. Develop a production schedule for the shop floor to ensure on time delivery.
• Run daily and weekly SAP reports to provide summary information to management and departments outside of Operations on manufacturing and sales order status along with our delivery capabilities.
• Ensure the daily release of production orders to facilitate the production floor and the purchase of raw material.
• Attend and actively participate in production meetings.
• Work with Order Management on new sales orders as well as communicating changes in estimated shipping dates of existing orders.
• Work with shop floor supervisor to develop and review capacity report and adjust orders to address either under or over capacity situations. Then schedule orders accordingly to your analysis.
• Work with his / her manager on planning strategies that reduce costs and/or lead-time.
• Work with other members of the team to cross train each other to provide backup capabilities for each other.
• Work with the shipping department to set up shipping schedules for large items to meet customer shipment requirements.
• Interface with project management, sales, and engineering to determine material release dates required for products.
• Promotes and participates in safety initiatives, including safety programs, training, accident investigations, accident prevention/corrective action, and setting safe work practices within the department.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2 years’ experience or Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management. Knowledge of common manufacturing processes required. APICS certification preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication along with strong interpersonal skills. Ability to use Microsoft Office and ERP software (SAP preferred). Knowledgeable with ISO quality requirements, OSHA standards, and Kaizen or lean manufacturing principles. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Physical requirements may include lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category

Additional Information

What we offer

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k plan with a match from day one
• identity theft protection
• accident insurance
• travel insurance
• and so much more!

Vacation

2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave

5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays

10 paid holidays per year

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category. Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.