Production Planning

Behm Consulting LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Paper Machinery Corporation in Milwaukee seeks a Production Planner to bridge long-range planning with daily manufacturing. You will develop integrated project plans, coordinate readiness across Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Operations and Sales, and ensure machine builds stay on schedule.

The role emphasizes planning readiness, risk management, and continuous improvement of planning processes. Ideal candidates have a related degree and experience in manufacturing planning, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Experience in production planning or manufacturing planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans for complex machine builds.
• Translate master schedules into detailed production readiness plans.
• Identify risks and plan for material availability and capacity.
• Improve planning processes and provide management dashboards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Help Build the Future of Manufacturing

Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC) is a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced equipment used to produce food containers worldwide. With more than 100 years of innovation, we continue to deliver industry-leading machinery through engineering excellence and operational precision.

We're seeking a highly organized Production Planner to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys coordinating complex projects, solving production challenges, and working cross-functionally to ensure machine builds are fully prepared before entering production.

If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy planning months ahead while keeping projects on schedule, we'd love to meet you. Behm Consulting, LLC is proud to partner with Paper Machinery Corporation in the search for talented professionals who are ready to grow with an innovative and respected global manufacturer.

Position Summary

The Production Planning & Project Planner serves as the bridge between long-range production planning and day-to-day manufacturing execution. This position develops integrated project plans, coordinates production readiness, manages timelines, identifies potential risks, and collaborates with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Operations, and Sales to ensure successful machine builds.

You'll play a key role in preparing future production while continuously improving planning processes and visibility across the organization.

What You'll Do

Project Planning

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans for complex machine builds.
• Coordinate planning for new product development, R&D projects, expedited customer orders, and strategic initiatives.
• Establish project milestones and monitor progress across multiple departments.
• Identify critical path activities and proactively address schedule risks.
• Ensure projects remain aligned with customer commitments and production schedules.

Production Planning

• Translate the Master Production Schedule into detailed production readiness plans.
• Coordinate future job releases and production milestones.
• Plan move-ins and move-outs outside the immediate production schedule.
• Identify future capacity constraints and long-lead material requirements.
• Support efficient production flow through proactive planning.

Material Readiness & Risk Management

• Lead shortage management activities before production is impacted.
• Partner with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure material availability.
• Monitor future production risks and communicate potential impacts early.
• Escalate issues that could affect customer delivery commitments.

Planning Process Improvement

• Prepare planning reports, production metrics, and management dashboards.
• Coordinate recurring planning meetings and track action items.
• Improve planning systems, reporting, and cross-functional communication.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the planning organization.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in production planning, project planning, manufacturing planning, scheduling, supply chain, or operations
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems is preferred

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing or industrial equipment environment
• Production scheduling and capacity planning
• Material planning and shortage management
• Cross-functional project coordination
• Continuous improvement initiatives

Success in This Role

Successful candidates will help achieve:

• Improved production readiness
• Reduced material shortages
• On-time completion of project milestones
• Earlier identification of production and supply chain risks
• Strong cross-functional communication and accountability
• Greater visibility into future manufacturing schedules

Why Join Paper Machinery Corporation?

• Stable, growing company with more than a century of manufacturing excellence
• Opportunity to work on innovative, custom-engineered machinery
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and paid holidays

Paper Machinery Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.