Production Planner

Production Planner Location: Onsite in Winsted, MN Salary: $28.08-$33.00 per hour (non-exempt) Shift: 1st shift Monday-Friday 7 am-4 pm Job Summary The Production Planner is responsible for performing a variety of planning and scheduling activities to support production and meet customer needs. Responsibilities Communicates daily and weekly customer schedule priorities to appropriate departments Participates in continuous improvement activities Supports daily equipment and process schedules for assigned departments Tracks and analyzes department winding hours for productivity reporting Prepares and communicates labor and productivity reports Responsible for issuing material within ERP system Ensures material availability within ERP system is accurate Understands material demand and supply, signals procurement regarding needs and shortages Escalates issues appropriately Assist and support the Planning team as needed Qualifications Preferred: Bachelor's degree or 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment Preferred: Prior planning experience in a manufacturing setting Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Experience with MRP/ERP Strong organizational, time-management and problem-solving skills Knowledge of production processes and best practices Ability to read and understand required internal manufacturing paperwork including blueprints Clear and effective communicator, capable of listening intently Team-player, able to work with others as part of a high-performance team Adaptability to changing work priorities Work Environment Employee is frequently required to sit/stand, talk or hear, and use hands to handle objects or controls. The employee regularly required to stand and walk short distances, may need to stoop, bend or reach above shoulder level. Employees on the production floor must wear company-provided personal protective equipment (PPE). Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Two medical plan options, with company HSA contributions Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life, AD&D, short-long-term disability Voluntary Benefits – Optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness insurance 401(k) with 4% Match – Immediate vesting Incentive Pay – Performance-based bonus programs Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for job-related education Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Onsite Training – Leadership, welding, language courses Uniform Subsidy – for eligible roles Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr