Tool Room Planner

Accelera; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Tool Room Planner to manage operations during a period of transition. The role is on-site for 10–26 weeks, with compensation of $20–$25 per hour. You will schedule production-driven activities, oversee tooling upkeep, liaise with vendors, monitor service quality, and drive tooling purchases.

The ideal candidate will have strong vendor coordination, Kanban, inventory management, and Excel/ERP/MRP proficiency to support supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with outside vendors to meet timelines.
• Knowledge of Kanban, cycle counting and inventory management.
• Experience generating and monitoring purchase requisitions to streamline supply chain.
• Proficient with Excel and ERP/MRP software for data management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage comprehensive daily and weekly schedules aligned with production needs.
• Oversee maintenance, adjustment, and third-party servicing of tooling equipment.
• Serve as primary point of contact for tooling vendors and external service partners.
• Track vendor efficiency, adherence to schedules, and overall service quality.
• Handle procurement for tooling components, supplies, and professional services.

Skills

Vendor coordination

Kanban

Cycle counting

Inventory management

Procurement

Excel

ERP/MRP

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

We are currently seeking a skilled Tool Room Planner to take full responsibility for managing operations during a period of organizational transition within our manufacturing facility.

Location: Milwaukee 53209 (On-site). Duration: 10 to 26 weeks. Compensation: $20-25 per hour.

Core Duties

• Create and manage comprehensive daily and weekly schedules to ensure alignment with production requirements.
• Oversee the maintenance, adjustment, and third-party servicing of tooling equipment to ensure operational continuity.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all tooling vendors and external service partners.
• Track vendor efficiency, adherence to schedules, and overall service quality to maintain high standards.
• Handle the procurement process for necessary tooling components, supplies, and professional services.

Required Background

• Demonstrated history of collaborating with outside vendors to guarantee that project timelines are met.
• Deep understanding of Kanban methodologies, cycle counting, and effective inventory management.
• Background in generating and monitoring purchase requisitions to help streamline the supply chain.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Excel alongside ERP or MRP software for data management.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities to help balance competing priorities and maintain team efficiency.