Production Planning Manager

Davita Inc.; Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturing company as a Production Planning Manager in Brookfield, Wisconsin. You'll lead a multi-location scheduling team, optimize production processes, and ensure collaboration between departments for operational excellence. This is a pivotal role for strategic growth in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

10 Paid Holidays

Service-Based PTO

Quarterly Gainsharing Program

Weekly Pay

Relocation Assistance

On-site Fitness Center

Climate-Controlled Work Environment

Uniforms & Safety Shoe Allowance

Free Employee Coffee

Performance Merit Raises

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, production planning, or operations management.
• Background in high-precision job shop environments preferred.
• Ambition to advance in leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-location scheduling team and drive ERP optimization.
• Lead quarterly forecasting and planning sessions across departments.
• Ensure effective resource allocation and manage production timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Manufacturing | Precision Machining

STS Technical Services is hiring a Production Planning Manager in Brookfield, Wisconsin. This is your opportunity to join a fast-paced, employee-focused manufacturing company known for machining excellence and operational innovation. If you're ready to lead, optimize, and grow, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary

As the Production Planning Manager, you will oversee a multi-location scheduling team, drive ERP optimization, and support cross-department collaboration to ensure efficient operations and customer satisfaction. This leadership role is essential to long-term planning, operational performance, and the company's strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the multi-location scheduling team across all facilities
  
• Oversee the scheduling process using Epicor ERP to align production with delivery timelines
  
• Serve as the primary contact for scheduling with internal departments and external customers
  
• Lead quarterly forecasting and planning sessions with sales, production, logistics, and purchasing teams
  
• Ensure proper allocation of resources including labor, materials, and machinery
  
• Integrate sales orders into a company-wide master schedule and manage updates as needed
  
• Communicate schedule changes and potential delays to stakeholders
  
• Coordinate with purchasing and subcontractors to ensure material availability and on-time delivery
  
• Monitor inventory, anticipate material needs, and initiate procurement
  
• Champion continuous improvement within the planning function
  
• Promote and maximize use of Epicor ERP system capabilities
  
• Support strategic initiatives and prepare for potential leadership advancement
  

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, production planning, or operations management in a manufacturing environment
  
• Background in high-precision job shop environments strongly preferred
  
• Strong leadership abilities with a proven track record of team development
  
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
  
• Deep familiarity with production planning systems; Epicor ERP highly preferred
  
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and drive continuous improvement
  
• Ambition to grow into senior leadership roles
  

Benefits & Perks

• 10 Paid Holidays
  
• Service-Based PTO
  
• Quarterly Gainsharing Program (50% of profits shared with employees)
  
• Weekly Pay
  
• Relocation Assistance
  
• On-site Fitness Center & Medical Clinic
  
• Climate-Controlled Work Environment
  
• Uniforms & Safety Shoe Allowance Provided
  
• Free Employee Coffee
  
• Performance Merit Raises
  
• Friendly, clean, and safe work environment
  

Join a team where leadership, impact, and innovation matter. Apply now to take the next step in your career.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names across the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial industries. We offer contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire staffing solutions for skilled professionals across the United States. With a focus on building long-term relationships, we help talented individuals find career-defining roles in the industries that move our world forward.

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