Strategic Production Planner & Scheduling Expert

Thermosafe Technologies Inc; Pardeeville (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ThermoSafe is seeking a Planner - Production in Pardeeville, WI to develop, maintain, and communicate detailed production schedules that align with customer demand, inventory, and manufacturing capacity. This role collaborates with procurement, manufacturing, quality, and logistics to ensure materials and resources support effective operations.

The planner analyzes production data, monitors schedule progress, and adjusts plans to minimize delays, improve workflow, and uphold safe, high‑quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using production planning software and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret production data, identify trends, and make sound planning decisions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Preferred experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, demand forecasting, inventory management, and advanced Microsoft Excel tools such as pivot tables and data analysis functions.
• APICS CPIM certification or equivalent supply chain certification preferred.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed production schedules based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.
• Coordinate with procurement to support timely availability of raw materials and components needed for production.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address delays, equipment issues, material shortages, or changing customer demand.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics, and other cross-functional teams to support seamless production flow.
• Analyze production data and key performance indicators to identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide timely production updates to stakeholders to maintain visibility, alignment, and accountability across teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning, scheduling accuracy, inventory management, and workflow efficiency.

Skills

Production planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

ThermoSafe is seeking a Planner - Production in Pardeeville, WI to develop, maintain, and communicate detailed production schedules that align with customer demand, inventory, and manufacturing capacity. This role collaborates with procurement, manufacturing, quality, and logistics to ensure materials and resources support effective operations.

The planner analyzes production data, monitors schedule progress, and adjusts plans to minimize delays, improve workflow, and uphold safe, high‑quality