Planner

Production Planner

The Production Planner is responsible for end-to-end production planning for a designated facility, including ownership of scheduling, capacity planning, and material flow across all product lines, including Intermodal operations. This role supports the company's largest manufacturing site and requires a high level of autonomy, strategic thinking, and cross-functional coordination.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000 (based on experience).

Responsibilities

• Own the full production planning cycle for the facility, establishing production schedules to meet customer expectations while maintaining a consistent production environment
• Prepare and consolidate job documentation and instructions for shop floor activities
• Gather, analyze, plan, and manage production schedules based on capacities of equipment, material, machine, and labor
• Analyze current and backlog job orders and develop/adjust production plans and schedules accordingly
• Serve as the primary planning lead for the site, partnering with Plant Leadership on capacity, constraints, and long-range planning decisions
• Develop and negotiate lead times with commercial and operations teams based on customer requirements and material, labor, and machine capacities; elevate issues to Master Planning for regional resolution
• Monitor execution of work orders, engineering drawings, and material flow to ensure alignment with established production schedules
• Review production plans and inventory levels to identify risks and communicate required long-range capacity changes to the Plant Manager and Master Planner
• Plan and manage inventory to avoid shortages and excesses
• Review, adjust, and communicate required schedule changes to purchasing, operations, and commercial teams
• Integrate and manage planning activities for Intermodal operations within the overall production plan
• Develop and document process improvements for inventory, manufacturing, and production control systems to meet business objectives
• Investigate production control problems, analyze root causes, and drive resolution of complex planning issues across functions
• Act as an escalation point for planning-related challenges and lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts
• Build and maintain strong relationships with operations and commercial teams to meet customer demand and productivity goals
• Work with materials, manufacturing, and purchasing teams to identify and resolve production planning issues
• Identify root causes of issues and develop actionable plans for long-term improvements
• Interpret and analyze data to provide actionable insights that influence plant-level decision-making and operational strategy

Requirements

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
• 7-10 years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to interact with all levels within the organizations, both internal and external
• High-level analytical experience
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to maintain excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in manufacturing shop floor environment
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent job experience

Company Benefits

• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up

• Prescription (Rx) Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's)

• Health Care FSA

• Dependent Care FSA

• Company Paid Base Life Insurance

• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance

• Company Paid Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance

• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time

• Paid Grandparent Leave

• Paid Bonding Leave

• Adoption Assistance

• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry's only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we're proud to be North America's leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.