Strategic Production Scheduler (ERP/Lean)

Watlow; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

401(k) plan with company match

Wellness incentives

Dental, medical, vision insurance

Short/long-term disability insurance

Paid holidays, personal time, andvacay

Parental leave

Job summary

Watlow in Columbia, Missouri, is hiring a Production Planner to develop and maintain production schedules that balance customer demand with manufacturing capacity. You will ensure material availability by coordinating with Purchasing and suppliers, supporting on-time delivery across Manufacturing, Customer Service, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

The role emphasizes ERP/MRP data management, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement through Lean practices.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Planning, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Manufacturing.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills.
• Customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Production scheduling: Develop and maintain production schedules that balance customer demand and manufacturing capacity, reviewing forecasts, inventory, and material availability to build achievable production plans.
• Schedule attainment & prioritization: Monitor schedule attainment and adjust priorities as business needs change to keep production aligned with demand.
• Material & purchasing coordination: Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure material availability, and place purchase orders for raw components to support the production plan.
• Cross-functional problem solving: Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Service, and Quality to resolve production constraints and keep orders on track.
• Systems & data management: Maintain planning data within ERP/MRP systems to ensure accurate, real-time visibility into schedules and materials.
• Performance & KPI tracking: Analyze KPIs including on-time delivery, inventory, and schedule adherence to drive continuous improvement.
• Communication & expediting: Facilitate clear communication and support the expedite process with both internal customers and external suppliers.
• Continuous improvement: Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the planning and scheduling process.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Cross-functional communication

Customer-focused

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Watlow in Columbia, Missouri, is hiring a Production Planner to develop and maintain production schedules that balance customer demand with manufacturing capacity. You will ensure material availability by coordinating with Purchasing and suppliers, supporting on-time delivery across Manufacturing, Customer Service, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

The role emphasizes ERP/MRP data management, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement through Lean practices.