Strategic Production Planner & Scheduler

PGNA INC; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Bonus plans

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Health club reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

PiovanGroup is a global provider of industrial cooling and process systems with a strong focus on efficiency and reliable delivery. The Production Planner/Scheduler role is based in Niles, IL, and collaborates across Planning, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production to maintain accurate schedules and capacity.

The position emphasizes ERP/MRP usage, BOM interpretation, and close coordination to meet customer delivery dates.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, scheduling, materials planning, or a related manufacturing role is a must.
• Associate degree in relevant field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems; Made2Mange and SAP experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret BOMs, routings, production schedules, job travelers, and related documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Review customer orders and create new job orders in the Made2Manage ERP system.
• Load standard bills of materials and understand BOM structures.
• Create estimates and establish operation routings for engineered-to-order jobs.
• Create internal orders as needed.
• Capacity plan new orders against the current production schedule.
• Schedule capacity based on delivery dates, expedite requests, late orders, and priorities.
• Stage standard and engineered-to-order jobs for Release by Planning.
• Review releases and confirm schedule readiness before production.
• Review material constraints and advise on schedule impact.
• Schedule repair orders so they don't affect new equipment deliveries.
• Create job orders for service repairs and startups.
• Coordinate with Engineering on new orders and release dates.
• Notify Engineering when release dates are at risk and plan next steps.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Materials planning

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Made2Manage

SAP

Job description

PiovanGroup is a global provider of industrial cooling and process systems with a strong focus on efficiency and reliable delivery. The Production Planner/Scheduler role is based in Niles, IL, and collaborates across Planning, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production to maintain accurate schedules and capacity.

The position emphasizes ERP/MRP usage, BOM interpretation, and close coordination to meet customer delivery dates.