Strategic Production Planner — Master Schedule & Demand

Waukesha Bearings Corporation; Town of Antigo (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Health savings account

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Production Planner for our Waukesha Bearings brand at our Antigo, Wisconsin facility. The role collaborates with manufacturing, purchasing, and customer service to forecast demand, schedule production, and ensure on-time order fulfillment.

US citizenship is required due to government client constraints. The incumbent maintains the master production schedule, coordinates capacity and material availability, and communicates changes to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or demand planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills for managing production plans and analyzing data.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must have a sense of urgency and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen (due to ITAR/UNNPI regulations).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the master production schedule based on customer orders, forecasts, and capacity constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align production schedules with material availability, lead times, and operational capacity.
• Monitor order progress through the shop floor and adjust schedules and routings as needed to meet delivery commitments.
• Communicate production schedule changes or delays to all relevant stakeholders.
• Analyze forecast data and manufacturing constraints to identify opportunities for production smoothing and efficiency gains.
• Release materials from stockroom or staging areas to support scheduled orders.
• Print, assemble, and distribute job packets to designated value streams.
• Close job orders daily for assigned value streams to maintain accurate system records.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to scheduling, materials flow, and production planning processes.

Skills

Manufacturing planning

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Adaptability

US citizenship required

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field

Tools

Syteline ERP

Job description

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Production Planner for our Waukesha Bearings brand at our Antigo, Wisconsin facility. The role collaborates with manufacturing, purchasing, and customer service to forecast demand, schedule production, and ensure on-time order fulfillment.

US citizenship is required due to government client constraints. The incumbent maintains the master production schedule, coordinates capacity and material availability, and communicates changes to stakeholders.